2000 BMW 316 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 316 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
