2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 429 kg more than 2012 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | CTS | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
