2008 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 987 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 332 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1680 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
