2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 7 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 88 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
