2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 325 would be higher. 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 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 307 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. 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, 2011 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 325 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
