2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 750 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 Weight | 1812 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
