2010 BMW 128 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 128 would be higher. Both 2010 BMW 128 and 2012 Cadillac CTS are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 163 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 128 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 128 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW 128 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 128 | CTS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4361 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |