2007 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (266 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 530 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.7 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
