2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 158 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac CTS | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | CTS | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |