2009 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 46 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3564 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
