2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (300 HP) has 139 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 BMW 525. 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, 2005 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2005 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
