2007 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 959 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 6200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
