2009 BMW Z4 vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2009 BMW Z4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2009 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4. 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW Z4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z4 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
