2000 BMW 316 vs. 2007 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316.
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, 2007 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2007 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 316 | STS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
