2012 BMW 640 vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2011 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 640 | CTS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
