2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (346 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
