2008 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1935 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
