2025 Aston Martin DBX707 vs 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

$257,000 · Crossover

$94,100 · SUV

Comparison Overview

Trying to decide between outrageous performance and monumental practicality can feel impossible, especially when comparing the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 and the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The DBX707 screams supercar presence with 697 hp, but it demands a significant $257,000 investment, nearly triple the Escalade ESV's $94,100 MSRP. While both vehicles share an identical 17 MPG combined rating, the Escalade ESV is substantially larger, offering 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space compared to the Aston Martin’s tight 22.3 cu ft. Power delivery is dramatically different; the DBX707 unleashes 277 more horsepower than the Escalade's 420 hp. Ultimately, the choice hinges on whether you prioritize blistering speed and exclusivity or massive cabin utility for a fraction of the cost.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Escalade ESV offers better physical dimensions for city maneuverability and is significantly less expensive to acquire for daily driving duties.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The 2026 Escalade ESV is the clear winner due to its vastly superior 41.5 cu ft cargo capacity compared to the DBX707's 22.3 cu ft.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Aston Martin DBX707

The Aston Martin DBX707 is unmatched in this comparison, boasting 697 hp and 663 lb-ft of torque.

💰 Best Value

2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Cadillac Escalade ESV costs $162,900 less than the DBX707 while still delivering premium performance characteristics.

Choose the Aston Martin DBX707 if...

You desire sheer, uncompromising performance backed by 697 horsepower.
You value the prestige and exclusivity associated with the Aston Martin badge.
You need all-wheel drive capability for varied road conditions.

Choose the Cadillac Escalade ESV if...

You require maximum utility, evidenced by the massive 41.5 cu ft of available cargo space.
Budget is a primary concern, as it saves you $162,900 compared to Car 1.
You prefer the road presence and commanding height of a true large SUV (76.4 inches tall).

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	21
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 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV.

How much more powerful is the Aston Martin DBX707 compared to the Escalade ESV?

The 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 generates 697 horsepower, which is a substantial 277 horsepower more than the 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV's 420 horsepower rating. This power difference is reflected in the superior torque figures of the Aston Martin as well.

Is the Escalade ESV much larger than the DBX707?

Yes, the Cadillac Escalade ESV is significantly larger, measuring 227.0 inches long compared to the DBX707's 198.4 inches, and stands much taller at 76.4 inches versus 66.1 inches.

Do these two luxury vehicles have the same fuel economy?

Surprisingly, both vehicles share an identical combined MPG rating of 17. However, the DBX707 is rated slightly better on the highway at 20 MPG versus the Escalade ESV's 19 MPG.

Which vehicle offers more practicality for road trips with luggage?

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV is the clear winner for luggage capacity, offering 41.5 cubic feet of storage, which is nearly double the 22.3 cu ft provided by the Aston Martin DBX707.

What is the core difference in drivetrain configuration?

The Aston Martin DBX707 comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system, while the base 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV utilizes a rear-wheel-drive setup.

Considering the price difference, what drives the $162,900 gap?

The massive price discrepancy, moving from the Escalade's $94,100 MSRP to the DBX707's $257,000 MSRP, reflects the Aston Martin's ultra-high-performance powertrain and niche luxury branding.