2011 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2011 BMW 328 and 2011 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 177 kg more than 2011 BMW 328. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 328. 2011 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW 328 | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 328 | STS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
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 | 230 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 368 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1802 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4996 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2957 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |