2008 BMW 328 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 328 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 BMW 328. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 328 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
