2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 8 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 235 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 118 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
