2013 BMW X5 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, both 2013 BMW X5 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 852 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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW X5 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | ATS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2197 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
