2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 834 kg more than 2012 BMW M3.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW M3. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | M3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 17.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
