BMW 3-Series (2015) vs. Cadillac CTS (2013) Specs

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2015 BMW 3-Series and 2013 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Model Year	2015	2013
Model	BMW 3-Series	Cadillac CTS
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 425 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1850	supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	113.4 in	-2.8 in
Length	182.5 in	191.6 in	-9.1 in
Width	71.3 in	72.5 in	-1.2 in
Height	56.3 in	58.0 in	-1.7 in
Curb Weight	3595 lb.	4255 lb.	-660 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal.	18.0 gal.	-2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	38.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.1 in	56.7 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.4 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	54.7 in	0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.9 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	-1.2 in
Cargo Volume	13.0 ft³	13.6 ft³	-0.6 ft³

2015 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review

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2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review

2013 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review

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