2011 BMW 535 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 and 2011 Cadillac CTS-V were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS-V.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac CTS-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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 CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2011 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 535 | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 1200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
