2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 21 kg more than 2006 BMW 550.
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 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | CTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1746 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |