2010 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 335 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 BMW 335. 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-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 335 | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 335 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
