2008 BMW 735 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 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 735 would be higher. At 6,200 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 684 kg more than 2008 BMW 735.
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 (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 735 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 735 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
