2008 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 238 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 330 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
