Article From Motor Trend Magazine
Road Test: 2004 BMW 545i vs. 2005 Cadillac STS
| | 2004 BMW 545i | 2005 Cadillac STS |
Test Data
Acceleration, sec to mph |
| 0-30 mph | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| 0-40 mph | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 0-50 mph | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| 0-70 mph | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| 0-80 mph | 8.9 | 9.8 |
| 0-90 mph | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| 0-100 mph | 13.6 | 15.8 |
| 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 13.7 @ 102.1 | 14.2 @ 97.5 |
| Braking, 100-0 mph, ft | 340 | 315 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 121 | 113 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph | 66.0 | 64.4 |
| 200-ft skidpad, g | 0.87 | 0.82 |
| MT Fig-eight, sec @ avg g | 26.6 @ 0.66 | 26.7 @ 0.66 |
| Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph | 1900 | 2200 |
| Consumer Info |
| On sale in U.S. | Currently | Fall 2004 |
| Base price incl dest | $55,695 | $47,495 |
| Price as tested | $62,620 | $63,455 |
| Airbags | Dual front, front-sides, f/r curtain | Dual front, front-sides, f/r curtain |
| Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes |
| Basic warranty | 4/50,000 | 4/50,000 |
| Powertrain warranty | 4/50,000 | 4/50,000 |
| Roadside assist period | 4/50,000 | 4/50,000 |
| EPA mpg, city/hwy | 18 / 26 | 17 / 26 (mfr est) |
| Range, miles, city/hwy | 333 / 481 | 298 / 455 |
| Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |