2005 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Cadillac STS-V
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 4 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 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525.
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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2009 Cadillac STS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | STS-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 595 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
