2006 BMW 130 vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2006 BMW 130 and 2006 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 130 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 130 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 117 L |
