2008 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1214 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 320 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1460 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
