2008 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
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 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2008 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 740 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
