Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335ivsCadillac STS 4.6 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90)

335i

306 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2008
VS

Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    663 km
    412 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
306hp228kW
325hp242kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
458km285mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
66L
CO2 emissions-
343g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335iCadillac STS 4.6 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i5,800 rpm1,300 rpm6,050 rpm
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 has 19 hp more than BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i5.5 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.2 s

Although Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 has more power, BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 4.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
663 km
412 mi
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
458 km
285 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
5.5 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335i
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (E90)335iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
458 km
285 mi
CO2 score
-
343 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335iCadillac STS 4.6 i V8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E90) 335i

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 205 km (127 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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