2008 BMW 735 vs. 2007 Cadillac STS

To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,600 cc, 2008 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 735 2007 Cadillac STS
Make BMW Cadillac
Model 735 STS
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3556 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 255 HP
Torque 360 Nm 342 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.2 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 64 L


 

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