2005 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 730 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 692 kg more than 2005 BMW 730. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
