2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. 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 (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | STS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 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 | 1570 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
