2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 BMW 545
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 2008 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2008 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2008 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 BMW 545 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | CTS | 545 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |