2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2009 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6160 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 565 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |