2008 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318.
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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 318 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
