2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 650 | STS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |