2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 502 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | X5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
