2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 281 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 565 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Escalade | M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
