2012 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 2 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 312 kg more than 2012 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |
