2009 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 26 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 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |