2009 BMW 5-Series vs 2009 Cadillac STS

2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 Cadillac STS

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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD	18	28	$42,135	$45,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD	17	25	$44,250	$48,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD	17	26	$47,010	$51,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD	16	25	$49,130	$53,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD	15	22	$55,570	$60,400
5 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 535i xDrive AWD	16	23	$51,335	$55,800
M5 4-Door Sedan	11	17	$78,660	$85,500

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4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SA

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SA	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 AWD w/1SB	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SA	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SB	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD w/1SC	17	26	$44,034	$46,845
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 AWD w/1SG	15	22	$52,964	$56,345
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 RWD w/1SE	15	24	$52,964	$56,345
STS 4-Door Sedan V8 RWD w/1SG	15	24	$52,964	$56,345
STS-V 4-Door Sedan	13	19	$76,069	$81,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,135

$44,034

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,800

$46,845

Monthly Payment Estimate

$763 / month

$781 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2009 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals—without giving up any comfort.

The 2009 Cadillac STS isn’t a standout for looks, but you’ll appreciate the way it drives.

TCC Likes

Responsive and smooth engines
Sharp handling
Technology tour de force

Crisp handling plus a smooth ride, thanks to Magnetic Ride Control
Powerful, fuel-efficient V-6
World-class performance from STS-V

TCC Dislikes

iDrive is needlessly complex
Poor crash test results
Lots of options make sticker price balloon

Stark instrument-panel design
Interior materials
Lack of ample backseat space

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.1

102.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.0

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.7

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

55.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

57.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

62.3

Wheelbase (in)

113.7

116.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

191.1

196.7

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.0

13.8

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.18

11.9 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 0.79

11.7 x 1.0

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.7

18.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.9

Steering Type

Servotronic Variable Pwr

Pwr rack & pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

SGC

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R17

P235/50SR17

Rear Tire Order Code

QKP

Front Tire Size

P225/50R17

P235/50SR17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

QKP

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3505

4125

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

272 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.0L/183

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

302 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas V6

Fuel System

EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.85

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.20

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.46

2.37

Trans Order Code

MX7

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.32

4.06

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Cadillac STS

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Double-Pivot

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut-Type

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.3

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Integral

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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