2007 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2005 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2005 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | CTS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 3175 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1794 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |