2008 BMW 540 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 BMW 540.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 540 | SRX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3564 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
