2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 M weights approximately 843 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 547 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
