2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 2 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 110 kg more than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 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 (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 1 Series. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 1 Series 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.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Escalade | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |