2013 BMW X6 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS

To start off, both 2013 BMW X6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 840 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.

Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.

Compare all specifications:

2013 BMW X6 2013 Cadillac ATS
Make BMW Cadillac
Model X6 ATS
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4395 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 268 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 610 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0 : 1 9.5
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD AWD
Transmission Type 8-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2370 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4877 mm 4643 mm
Vehicle Width 2195 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1417 mm
Wheelbase Size 2933 mm 2772 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.9 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 61 L


 

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