2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2008 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 BMW 530 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Escalade | 530 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |