2008 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
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, 2005 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2005 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2005 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 525 | Catera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |