2004 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 904 kg more than 2004 BMW 645. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 645. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 645 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 645 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
