2005 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2005 BMW 320 (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2004 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 320 | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3173 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |