2009 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac STS. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS. 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 745 | STS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
