2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 BMW X6. (304 HP @ 440 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | X6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
