2007 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2008 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2008 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 328 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
