2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2006 BMW 630
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 630 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 149 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 859 kg more than 2006 BMW 630. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2006 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 630 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5662 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1857 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
