2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | CTS | 320 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |