2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 7 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 35 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 662 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 640. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 640 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| 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 | 346 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2527 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
