2008 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 212 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 530 | STS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| 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 | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1802 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
