2005 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 300 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 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3173 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 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 | 351 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 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 | 1490 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
