2010 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2010 BMW 535 and 2010 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac STS weights approximately 142 kg more than 2010 BMW 535. 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac STS. 2010 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 535 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 535 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW 535 | 2010 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 535 | STS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2957 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |