2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 4 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 107 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Escalade | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 566 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 53 L |