2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 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 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (345 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 966 kg more than 2006 BMW 550.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |