2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
