2025 Aston Martin DBX707 vs 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV

$257,000 · Crossover

$90,595 · SUV

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 is pure, unadulterated V8 theater, launching with a staggering 697 hp ready to tackle any winding road, a magnificent brute boasting a $257,000 price tag. Contrast this with the 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV, a titan of American luxury and utility, offering cavernous 41.5 cu ft of cargo space, but yielding nearly 277 hp in power deficit to the Aston. While both machines land at an identical 17 MPG combined rating, the DBX707 leverages its 663 lb-ft of torque for performance thrills, whereas the longer Escalade ESV (227.0 inches vs. 198.4 inches) focuses on sheer passenger volume. The performance gap, highlighted by the $166,405 MSRP difference, positions the DBX707 as a bespoke sports machine and the Escalade ESV as the ultimate spacious workhorse, setting up a thrilling, albeit unequal, confrontation.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The larger, though less powerful, Escalade ESV offers a more commanding ride height and potentially easier maneuvering despite its greater length for daily urban traversal.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV

With 41.5 cu ft of cargo capacity, the Escalade ESV offers significantly more utility than the DBX707's 22.3 cu ft for hauling family gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Aston Martin DBX707

The DBX707's massive 697 hp output and 663 lb-ft of torque decisively trounce the Escalade ESV's 420 hp, promising superior acceleration.

💰 Best Value

2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Escalade ESV provides excellent space and luxury fundamentals for less than half the price of the ultra-exclusive DBX707.

Choose the Aston Martin DBX707 if...

You demand breathtaking acceleration, provided by its 697 hp engine.
Exclusivity and a $257,000 statement price point are mandatory for your ownership experience.
You prioritize a dynamic, all-wheel-drive performance crossover over sheer practicality.

Choose the Cadillac Escalade ESV if...

You need massive storage capacity, specifically the segment-leading 41.5 cu ft of cargo space.
Keeping the price under $100,000 (MSRP $90,595) is a critical purchasing factor.
Rear-wheel drive architecture and its 10-speed transmission are preferred for towing or specific driving characteristics.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Aston Martin DBX707	Cadillac Escalade ESV
Length	198.4"	227.0"
Width	78.7"	81.1"
Height	66.1"	76.4"
Wheelbase	120.5"	134.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Preparation System	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Front Multi-Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Base Engine Displacement	4.0 L	6.2 L
Number of Cylinders	V8	V8
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	697 hp @ 6000 rpm	420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque	663 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm	460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Number of Valves	32	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Overhead valves (OHV)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Cylinder Deactivation	✓	✓
Fuel Injection Type	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Transmission Type	9-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	rear wheel drive
[object Object]	✓	—
[object Object]	✓	—
Hill Descent Control	✓	—
Rear Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/20 MPG	15/19 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	17 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	337.5/450.0 mi.	420.0/532.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	22.5 gal.	28.0 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Front View Camera	✓	✓
Side View Camera	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Three Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Cargo Floor Mats	✓	—
Automatic Parking Assist	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Front Seatback Storage	—	✓
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Infotainment Display	10.2 in	55.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	800W	—
Speaker System	14	19
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Memory Card Slot	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	AKG
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Surround Audio	—	Discrete
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	With Real Time Traffic
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass Extended	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
One-Touch Power Windows	—	4
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Front Head Room	40.9 in.	42.3 in.
Front Leg Room	41.7 in.	44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room	58.4 in.	65.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	12-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	12-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	3	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	61.7 in.
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Rear Head Room	40.0 in.	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	40.9 in.	41.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	54.5 in.	64.2 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	✓
Rear Hip Room	—	61.0 in.
Folding Rear Seatback	—	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Power Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	22 x 11.5 in.	—
Tire Type	Performance	All Season
Wheel Diameter	22 in	—
Spare Tire Type	Temporary	Full Size Non-Matching
Wheel Dimensions	—	22 x 9.0 in
Tire Size	—	275/50R22
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	Aston Martin	Cadillac
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	10 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	3 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 and 2025 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

How much more powerful is the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 than the Escalade ESV?

The DBX707 boasts 697 hp, dramatically surpassing the Escalade ESV's 420 hp, resulting in a substantial 277 hp advantage for the Aston Martin in performance terms.

Does the massive size difference between these two vehicles impact their cargo handling?

Yes, the longer Escalade ESV (227.0 inches) provides 41.5 cu ft of cargo room, whereas the DBX707, at 198.4 inches long, offers significantly less utility with only 22.3 cu ft.

Are the fuel economy ratings significantly different given the power disparity?

Surprisingly, both vehicles share the same combined fuel economy rating of 17 MPG, despite the DBX707 possessing nearly 300 more horsepower.

What is the primary deciding factor for a buyer choosing between these two premium vehicles?

The decision hinges on intent: enthusiasts will select the DBX707 for its massive torque (663 lb-ft) and speed, while families will opt for the Escalade ESV's superior size and immense value proposition ($166,405 price gap).

Which vehicle offers superior traction capabilities?

The Aston Martin DBX707 comes equipped with all-wheel drive, which generally offers better traction in various conditions compared to the standard rear-wheel drive setup of the Cadillac Escalade ESV.