2006 BMW 316 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 316 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 316 | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 316 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
