2007 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 120 and 2007 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 2007 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120. 2007 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 2007 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 120 | STS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |