2011 Cadillac STS vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac STS and 2011 BMW X3 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 46 more horse power than 2011 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Because 2011 BMW X3 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 X3 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 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac STS. (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Cadillac STS | 2011 BMW X3 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | STS | X3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 368 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |