Prices: The Cadillac ATS base MSRP is $32,000 and the BMW 3-Series base MSRP is $ 35,795.
As we Know that Cadillac is one of America’s most powerful luxury car manufacturers and BMW is one of Germany’s most excellent sports car makers. Cadillac has been producing more sport in its luxury sedans, and BMW has been introducing more luxury in its sports sedans. Both automakers without a doubt want to keep their core customers but expand their market share. So what the results are when the new Cadillac ATS meets BMW 3-Series? Actually, here I will show you both of them are excellent sport sedans.
Dimensions: With regards to the length, width and height, both sedans are within under an inch of the other. The largest difference between the two is in the wheelbase. The 3-Series has a wheelbase measuring 110.6 or 1.3-inches longer than the ATS. To maximize the interior space, the Cadillac is said to have some of the thinnest seats put in a GM car. The 3-Series has somewhat more rear seat room.
Brakes: The BMW 3-Series is designed with vented discs measuring 13.7 inches at the front and 13.2 inches at the rear. The car’s stopping distance from 60-0 mph is in 109 feet. The Cadillac ATS is designed with vented discs measuring 12.4 inches at the front and the rear. The car’s stopping distance from 60-0 mph is in 109 feet. Curb weight: The 3-Seeries weights 3,450 lbs. And the Cadillac ATS weighs 3,399 lbs.
Design: The desig and style of each vehicle is evolutionary instead of revolutionary. Both cars have foreseen and traditional brand cues. The Cadillac has a lower drag coefficient than the BMW. The ATS appears like a smaller CTS in photographs; on the other hand, seeing the actual metal reveals a much more muscular body and an aggressive stance. On the inside the ATS has more detail work including distinctive patterns on its aluminum inserts and chrome pieces.
Chassis: Both of these sport sedans have MacPherson struts at the front and multi-links at the rear. The ATS has electronic dampers. The front/rear weight distribution is close to 50/50 for both cars. The 3-Series 382i is designed with 17 inch tires and the 335i has 18 inch rubber. The base ATS has 17 inch tires. When equipped with the sport package, the Cadillac has 18 inch rubber and brembo brakes. Both cars provide optional 19 inch wheels. The ATS has an extremely rated electric power steering unit that Cadillac sourced from ZF out of Germany.
Transmissions: Both cars are accessible with manual as well as automatic transmissions. The Cadillac is only providing a six-speed manual gearbox with the turbo 2.0 four-cylinder engine. BMW is supplying a six-speed manual with both of its engines. Concerning the automatic transmissions, the 3-Series has an eight-speed unit while the ATS has a six-speed automatic. It is reported that Cadillac will be adding an eight-speed automatic in the near future.
Acceleration: When built with the most powerful engines, the Cadillac ATS does 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and the 3-Series does it in 5.0 seconds. In the quarter mile, the 3-Series clocks in at 13.3 seconds and the ATS does the quarter mile in 13.0 seconds.
Engines: The BMW 3-Series offers two engine options including a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder providing 240 hp and 255 ft. lb. of torque and 265 ft. lb. of torque and a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder making 300 hp. The Cadillac provides three engine choices. The first mill is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder providing 200 hp and 190 ft. lb. of torque. The next engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter making 270 hp and 260 ft. lb. of torque. As a final point, there is a 3.6-liter V6 powerplant providing 318 hp and 300 ft. lb. of torque.
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