Cadillac Escalade vs Ford Expedition Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Cadillac Escalade · Ford Expedition

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length198.9 in
  • Height76.5 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance9.7 in – 10.6 in
  • Curb weight5,367 lb – 5,571 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.9 in
  • Ford Expedition width78.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Cadillac Escalade is 6.9 in shorter (198.9 in vs 205.8 in)
  • Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
  • Height: Ford Expedition is 0.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 77.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 119.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 11 lb heavier (5,469 lb vs 5,480 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Cadillac Escalade is 6.9 in shorter (198.9 in vs 205.8 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Ford Expedition has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 119.0 in)
  3. Height: Ford Expedition is 0.5 in taller (76.5 in vs 77.0 in)
  4. Width: Ford Expedition is 0.2 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.7 in)
  5. Curb weight: Ford Expedition is 11 lb heavier (5,469 lb vs 5,480 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageCadillac EscaladeCadillac Escalade is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Cadillac Escalade · garage fit for Ford Expedition
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord ExpeditionFord Expedition is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintCadillac EscaladeBased on length × width (Cadillac Escalade)

Dimension comparison

SpecCadillac EscaladeFord ExpeditionDifference
Length198.9 in205.8 in6.9 in
Width78.9 in78.7 in0.2 in
Height76.5 in77.0 in0.5 in
Wheelbase116.0 in119.0 in3.0 in
Ground clearance10.1 in
Curb weight5,469 lb5,480 lb11 lb

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