2008 BMW 645 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 88 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 645 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 645 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
