2011 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 2 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 994 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac Escalade | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 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 | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |
