2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118.
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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac CTS | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | CTS | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |