2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac DTS would be higher. 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 16 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | DTS | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
