2012 BMW 528 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ATS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 528. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 528 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
