2005 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 453 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1913 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
