2009 Cadillac DTS vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac DTS | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DTS | X5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |