2004 BMW 630 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
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 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 630 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
