2009 BMW 135 vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 349 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (346 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 135 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
