2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS.
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 STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 528 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 302 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 369 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
