2009 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 730 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 161 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 754 kg more than 2009 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
