2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 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 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac STS weights approximately 242 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | STS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |