2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 118 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
