2007 BMW 118 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 118. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 118 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1437 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 118 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
