2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Engines & Performance

Robust performance defines both the 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Lincoln Navigator, each offering distinct engine options. The Escalade presents two potent engine options, including a standard 6.2L V8 boasting 420 horsepower and an available 6.2L supercharged V8 that is exclusive to the Escalade-V trim, delivering 682 horsepower. The standard twin-turbocharged 3.5L V6 in the Navigator has a minor performance edge over the standard 6.2L V8 of the Escalade, including a slightly improved MPG.

Choose between standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) and available four-wheel drive (4WD) in the 2025 Cadillac Escalade. The Lincoln Navigator comes equipped exclusively with 4WD across its trim lineup. Both full-size luxury SUVs are paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. Each integrates advanced suspension technology, including an available Magnetic Ride Control™ suspension and available air ride adaptive suspension in the Escalade and a standard adaptive suspension in the Lincoln Navigator.

View engine specifications for both models in the accompanying table.

2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Exterior Design

Bold proportions and dramatic presence define the 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Lincoln Navigator. The available 22- and 24-inch wheels on each model accentuate their assertive profiles. Both SUVs feature premium LED exterior lighting, including standard LED headlamps with automatic leveling and LED taillamps in the Escalade. The Lincoln Navigator features standard adaptive pixel projector headlamps with dynamic bending, as well as standard LED rear lighting. The Escalade includes a standard AutoSense power liftgate, while the Lincoln split gate in the Navigator features a liftgate and lowering tailgate configuration.

Shared available exterior features for both models include:

• 22- or 24-in. wheels
• LED daytime running lights and tail lamps
• Rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers
• Heated, power-folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators
• Roof-mounted side rails

2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Interior Design & Technology

Discover first-class interior amenities in both the 2025 Cadillac Escalade and the 2025 Lincoln Navigator. Inteluxe™, leather, and premium semi-aniline leather are available in the Escalade, along with 16-way power front seats and 14-way power second-row seats, both rows with a massage function. The Navigator comes standard with leather-trimmed seating with a 30-way power driver’s seat with massage and 28-way front passenger’s seat with massage. Both models come standard with heated front and second-row seats. The Navigator includes ventilated second-row seats as standard, which are an option in the Escalade. Additionally, the Navigator provides available heated third-row seating.

Enjoy a host of innovative technologies in both models. An expansive 55-inch infotainment display is standard in the Escalade, as well as an available second-row entertainment system with dual rear seat 12.6-inch color screens. A 48-inch panoramic display with customizable information and selectable themes, and an 11.1-inch center touchscreen display are standard on the Navigator. Both models boast premium sound systems — depending on the trim, the Cadillac Escalade offers the AKG™ Studio Reference audio system with 36 or 40 speakers. The Lincoln Navigator offers the Revel® Ultima 3D audio system with 28 speakers.

Shared available interior and technology features for both models include:

• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Panoramic power sunroof
• Power tilt and telescoping steering column
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Dimensions & Cargo Capacity

Both the 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Lincoln Navigator offer three-row seating. The Escalade seats up to eight passengers in both the standard model and the extended Escalade ESV version. The Navigator, in its standard form, accommodates seven passengers, while the longer Navigator L seats up to eight. Enjoy increased cargo room in the Cadillac Escalade with its 120.5 cubic feet of cargo space in the standard Escalade or 142.2 cubic feet in the Escalade ESV. The Navigator offers up to 107 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Navigator L models provide up to 121.6 cubic feet.

View dimensions and cargo capacity for both models in the accompanying table.

2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Safety Features

Both the 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Lincoln Navigator offer a full suite of advanced driver assist technologies, including automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane keeping assistance. Each model features adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera system for added confidence in tight spaces. Exclusive to the Escalade is the available Super Cruise® driver assistance technology, while the Navigator offers Lincoln BlueCruise for hands-free highway driving on select roads.

Shared available safety features for both models include:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Reverse automatic braking
• Blind zone assist
• Surround vision camera
• Enhanced automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision alert
• Head-up display

2025 Cadillac Escalade vs. Lincoln Navigator Differences Summarized

The 2025 Cadillac Escalade and 2025 Lincoln Navigator deliver bold aesthetics, assertive performance, and refined luxury tailored to your personal style. While they share several upscale attributes, each model boasts its own distinctive features. These differences make a direct comparison essential for deciding which matches your specific needs and refined tastes.

View a summary of these key differences below.

• Powertrain — The 2025 Cadillac Escalade offers a choice between two potent V8 engines — a 6.2L V8 boasting 420 horsepower and an available 6.2L supercharged V8 that delivers 682 horsepower. The 2025 Lincoln Navigator comes equipped exclusively with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 engine. 
• Dimensions — Both models are available in standard and extended configurations. The Cadillac Escalade and the Escalade ESV boast a longer exterior length and wheelbase than the Lincoln Navigator. Both versions of the Escalade also offer superior cargo space.
• Technologies — Each full-size SUV features an expansive infotainment display, with the larger 55-inch system available in the Escalade and the 48-inch display in the Navigator. The available AKG Studio Reference audio system in the Escalade includes up to 40 speakers compared to the available 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D audio system in the Navigator.