2008 BMW X5 vs. 2001 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2001 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2001 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | Seville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
