2005 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 2005 BMW 545 and 2005 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
Because 2005 BMW 545 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 545. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 545 (450 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DeVille. (407 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2005 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 545 | DeVille |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |