2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 318 would be higher. 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 255 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 318 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2489 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
