2007 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1256 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 120 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 117 L |
