2009 BMW M5 vs. 2004 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (346 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 933 kg more than 2009 BMW M5.
Because 2004 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 BMW M5 (519 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (515 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M5 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
