2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 50 kg more than 2011 BMW 128. 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 (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 2011 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 128 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
