2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 6 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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac DTS (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (261 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | DTS | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
