2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |