2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 187 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | STS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.2 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 | 1630 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |