2009 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2009 BMW 316 and 2009 Cadillac SRX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 631 kg more than 2009 BMW 316. 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 316 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 316 | SRX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1951 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 76 L |