2007 BMW Z4 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 Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1357 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z4 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
