2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 293 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 320 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
