2006 BMW 525 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
