2008 BMW 118 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 280 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 118 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
