2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. 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 227 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1292 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Escalade | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2612 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1918 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 51 L |