2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW X5. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
