2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 3 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, 2008 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Cadillac STS.
Because 2008 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS 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 STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 535 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
