2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac Escalade and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
