2009 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 330 | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3564 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |