2007 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 328 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
