2009 BMW 735 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 735 would be higher. Both 2009 BMW 735 and 2012 Cadillac CTS are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2009 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 735 weights approximately 197 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 735 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 735 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 318 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
