2004 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 330 | DTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
