2002 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Escalade (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 525 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
