INFINITI QX80 vs Cadillac Escalade

Towing Capacity & Suspension

Whether you're taking your boat to the beach or you're helping a friend move for the day, the QX80 has the Escalade beat hands-down. You'll get up to 8,500 pounds of towing capacity plus trailer sway control standard on the INFINITI, so you don't have to worry about anything getting knocked off course.

The suspension is self-leveling and built to adjust to the road. The rear suspension is a double-wishbone design, ensuring that the tires get as much contact with the road as possible. It all adds up to extra stability and consistent wheel alignment, no matter how much turbulence comes your way. You won't get any of these benefits on the Escalade, and you'll only get 8,100 pounds capacity.

Wheels

The QX80 has a forged, 22”-wheel package, giving the driver better handling and stability on all those rainy beach days. Forged wheels are not only easier to steer, they're also stronger and able to resist the inevitable wear and tear of the Daytona streets. With the Escalade's wheel package, the wheels aren't forged, which can put you at more risk for blow-outs (especially when towing).

Powertrain

At the core of both SUVs is a V8 engine, though you will get slightly more horsepower with the Escalade (420 hp compared to 400 hp in the QX80). But even though the horsepower is lower, the powerful engine is what allows for better performance output when towing and quality fuel economy. Both the QX80 and the Escalade have similar combined mpg ratings at 16 and 17 respectively.

Entertainment & Comfort

The QX80 is available with two 8" screens as opposed to the Escalade's one 9" screen, making it easier to cut down on the arguments of who can watch what in the front and back. The QX80 even features automatic temperature control plus automatic recirculation. It can actually detect strong odors and clear the air, so everyone breathes better.

Safety

The INFINITI QX80 offers several standard safety benefits that the Escalade either doesn’t have or charges customers more for. With the QX80, the following comes on the base model:

• Moving object detection
• Pedestrian detection
• Predictive forward collision warning
• Cross-traffic alerts
• High-beam assist
• Blind-spot intervention
• Lane departure warning/prevention
• Rear door alert

INFINITI has made a commitment to safety, one that that Cadillac can’t match. Whether you’re pulling up to the valet on a crowded day at South Beach Street or you’re navigating a long road back in the middle of the night, the QX80 can make the ride a little less harrowing.