2009 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
