Cadillac Escalade vs Land Rover Defender
The verdict
Both are SUVs - a 6.2L 8-cylinder in the Cadillac Escalade, a 3.0L 6-cylinder in the Land Rover Defender. The Cadillac Escalade is the quicker car of the two - 682 HP against 400 HP, and 0-100 km/h in 4.4s against 6.1s. The Cadillac Escalade also seats 7 to the Land Rover Defender's 5. On the numbers this one goes the Cadillac Escalade's way - it leads on power, acceleration and top speed - and the Land Rover Defender answers on character rather than on the spec sheet.
Cadillac Escalade
682 HP
6.2L 8-cylinder
4.4s
0-100 km/h
200 km/h
Top speed
Land Rover Defender
400 HP
3.0L 6-cylinder
6.1s
0-100 km/h
191 km/h
Top speed
Escalade vs Defender: what they cost on Carzle today
Carzle stock, not the whole market - as of 10 November 2026
Carzle has 1 Cadillac Escalade listing at a median asking price of AED 599,000, and 2 Land Rover Defender listings from AED 499,000, at a median asking price of AED 699,000, all from UAE showrooms.
That is a gap of AED 100,000 at the median.
On paper, the Cadillac Escalade makes 282 hp more and reaches 100 km/h 1.7s sooner. The table below has the rest of the numbers side by side.
Prices move as showrooms add and sell cars. See the live Cadillac Escalade listings and Land Rover Defender listings for today's figures.
Cadillac Escalade
- Listings
- 1
- From
- AED 599,000
- Median
- AED 599,000
Land Rover Defender
- Listings
- 2
- From
- AED 499,000
- Median
- AED 699,000
Median gap
AED 100,000
Escalade vs Defender: specs
| Escalade | Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Power | 682 HP | 400 HP |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 6.1s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 191 km/h |
| Drivetrain | - | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
Prices and specifications on this page are indicative, taken from live Carzle listings and dealer quotes on November 2026. The selling dealer sets the final price. Confirm availability, specification and price with the showroom before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, the Cadillac Escalade or the Land Rover Defender?
Which is more powerful, the Cadillac Escalade or the Land Rover Defender?
Which costs more on Carzle, the Cadillac Escalade or the Land Rover Defender?
Which is more practical, the Cadillac Escalade or the Land Rover Defender?
How many Cadillac Escalade and Land Rover Defender are for sale in the UAE?
In stock now on Carzle
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AED 899,000
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AED 499,000
