2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Z4 would be higher. 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 143 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 237 kg more than 2007 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Escalade | Z4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |