2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Cadillac DTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X3 | DTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 68 L |
