2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
