2009 BMW 635 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 635. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 635 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 635. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 635. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 BMW 635. 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 BMW 635 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 635 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
