2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2009 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | M3 | CTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |