2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac STS and 2011 BMW 125 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 87 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac STS weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125. 2011 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 125 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac STS | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | STS | 125 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2996 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 | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
