2010 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS-V | 330 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 556 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 746 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
