Car comparison

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8vsBMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 745d

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

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Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011
VS

BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d

330 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    978 km
    608 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacSTS4.6 i V8BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Power
325hp242kW
330hp246kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight-
2,620kg5,776lb
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
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
458km285mi
Calculated
978km608mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
4,423cc270cu in
Length
4,985mm196in
5,039mm198in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,957mm116in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume
464L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
88L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745dPowerTorque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacSTS4.6 i V8BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
20.8 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
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d has 5 hp more than Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
2,040 kg
4,497 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.2 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d6.6 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d has more power, Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 5.4 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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
458 km
285 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
978 km
608 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW
6.6 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
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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
6.2 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.6 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
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
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacSTS4.6 i V8BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Power
325 hp
242 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
458 km
285 mi
978 km
608 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
VehicleCadillac STS 4.6 i V8BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 330 Nm more
  • Uses 5.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 519 km (323 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 36 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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