2013 BMW X3 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, both 2013 BMW X3 and 2013 Cadillac ATS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Cadillac ATS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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2013 BMW X3 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | X3 | ATS |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4648 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2098 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 61 L |