2005 BMW X5 vs. 2005 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2005 BMW X5 and 2005 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW X5 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (287 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2005 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW X5 | 2005 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | DTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
