2009 BMW 650 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 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 650 would be higher. 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 92 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 231 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 650 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 362 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
