2010 BMW X5 vs 2010 Cadillac Escalade

2010 BMW X5

2010 Cadillac Escalade

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AWD 4-Door 30i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 AWD 4-Door 30i	15	21	$43,790	$47,600
X5 AWD 4-Door 35d	19	26	$47,195	$51,300
X5 AWD 4-Door 48i	14	19	$51,795	$56,300
X5 M AWD 4-Door	12	17	$78,660	$85,500

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2WD 4-Door Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Base	14	20	$58,432	$62,495
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	20	$64,150	$68,610
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Platinum Edition	14	20	$76,319	$81,625
Escalade 2WD 4-Door Premium	14	20	$66,385	$71,000
Escalade AWD 4-Door Base	13	20	$60,817	$65,045
Escalade AWD 4-Door Luxury	13	20	$66,534	$71,160
Escalade AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition	13	20	$78,656	$84,125
Escalade AWD 4-Door Premium	13	20	$68,769	$73,550
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Base	14	20	$60,868	$65,100
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Luxury	14	20	$66,586	$71,215
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Platinum Edition	14	20	$78,708	$84,180
Escalade ESV 2WD 4-Door Premium	14	20	$69,381	$74,205
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Base	13	20	$63,206	$67,600
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Luxury	13	20	$68,923	$73,715
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Platinum Edition	13	20	$81,045	$86,680
Escalade ESV AWD 4-Door Premium	13	20	$71,719	$76,705
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Base	13	20	$57,427	$61,420
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Luxury	13	20	$62,280	$66,610
Escalade EXT AWD 4-Door Premium	13	20	$64,515	$69,000
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door	21	22	$68,652	$73,425
Escalade Hybrid 2WD 4-Door Platinum	21	22	$79,685	$85,225
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door	N/A	N/A	$71,036	$75,975
Escalade Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Platinum	N/A	N/A	$82,022	$87,725

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,790

$58,432

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,600

$62,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$793 / month

$1042 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 BMW X5 offers impressive handling and features, but lacks the styling and interior that makes competitors pop, while the X5 M offers nearly sports car levels of performance with all the utility of a standard X5.

The 2010 Escalade Hybrid provides performance, functionality, and luxury, but uses far less fuel.

TCC Likes

Well-weighted steering
Responsive handling
Plenty of power

Hybrid upgrade not all that pricey
Strong acceleration
"Normal" driving experience despite hybrid hardware

TCC Dislikes

iDrive system
High price
Styling a bit stale

Third-row seats hard to reach
Hybrid battery impedes third-row legroom
Rough ride from 22-inch wheel/tire combo

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

14 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

20 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

25.6

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

49.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.0

65.2

Front Leg Room (in)

40.0

41.3

Third Head Room (in)

37.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

64.4

Third Shoulder Room (in)

61.7

Second Leg Room (in)

36.6

39.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

41.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.4

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

60.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

60.0

65.3

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.1

79.0

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.3

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

75.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.0

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

116.0

Step Up Height - Front (in)

21.8

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Step Up Height - Side (in)

21.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

31.6

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

202.5

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.2

108.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.2

16.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.8

60.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.79

13.5 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1 x 1.18

13.0 x 1.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.5

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

19.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

42.0

39.0

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P265/65R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

QXK

Spare Tire Order Code

ZRS

Rear Tire Size

P255/55HR18

P265/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QXK

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

900

1245

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

8300

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (N/A)

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (N/A)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4916

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

14000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3550

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2809

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3250

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2717

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 8

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.5

18 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

160

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

260 @ 6600

403 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas/Ethanol V8

Fuel System

MPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

225 @ 2750

417 @ 4300

Engine Order Code

L94

Displacement

3.0L/183

6.2L/376

Engine Oil Cooler

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.87

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

2.36

Trans Order Code

MYC

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.15

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

4.03

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.53

Trans Type

Transfer Case Model

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Cadillac Escalade

Body Code

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.41

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

5-link coil springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Integrated

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Indep torsion bar

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

1.10

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4100

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4200

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3250

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3925

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4

11.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder-type

Doors

Side Door Type

Swing-out

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