2006 BMW 550 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (266 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1442 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
