2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 120 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1227 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Escalade | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2667 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
