2006 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 BMW 545 and 2006 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2006 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 545 | CTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2786 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |