2006 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 222 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.
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 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 630 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 630 | CTS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |