2010 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW X5 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW X5 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
