2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (254 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 530 | SRX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |