2009 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 595 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M3 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 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 | 1320 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
