2010 BMW 328 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, both 2010 BMW 328 and 2010 Cadillac Escalade were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2010 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 892 kg more than 2010 BMW 328. 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 328. 2010 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 328 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 328 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
