2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 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 165 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 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 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| 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 | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
