2012 BMW X6 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 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 X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 BMW X6.
Because 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW X6 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | X6 | Escalade |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 779 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4879 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1689 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 117 L |