2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (311 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 602 kg more than 2012 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X3 (630 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | X3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
