1995 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 949 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M5 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
