2005 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 740 | CTS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4788 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |