as the Cadillac brand’s new midsize sedan, CT5 in November 18 this year, officially listed, the new car is priced at 279,700 -33.97 million, and the entire department are equipped with high-powered combination of 2.0T + 10AT. In addition, the long front and short front overhang, long rear overhang and other significant features rear-drive, all to make it look quite sports, fashion sense, this new car is naturally attracted to the concern of many young consumers.
In June this year, based on the BMW CLAR platform create a new generation of BMW 3 series officially listed, but the early launch only 325 series models. In the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show, the new BMW 320i / Li, 330i / Li series models. Price, the 320 series models the price range of 293 900 -31.89 million for the 330 series models 379 900 -40.99 million. So far, the new BMW 3 Series in the domestic product serial also tends to improve.
in the highly competitive mid-size car market, Cadillac and BMW 3 Series CT5 these two luxury cars were there is a high heat. The former is a budding power, which is the benchmark on the movement in the luxury car market. Today, Ash put Talia put together comparison and see who’s strength is more outstanding.
Appearance, CT5 using Cadillac Latest design language. Although the “diamond cut” style to continue, but it is much softer than before. Classic shield type network and brand LOGO echoes, for the sharp front lamps on both sides. Hale extending from the front waist to the rear lights lamps, very smooth roof lines, creating a “fastback” coupe body posture, and at the rear spoiler has a better echo.
aspects of the tail, the brand’s classic vertical taillights set of elements is preserved, and even more delicate. Upturned significant bilateral co duck tail and a bottom double the square chrome exhaust, sports highlights and fashion sense. In addition, Sport and fashion version of the two designs also create a different aura and style. Both before and after enclosing in the shape and use of chromium plating and the like, there is little difference.
Appearance, generation BMW 3 enhance the sporty and refined flu is more obvious. Lamps filled with angular sense, the new L-shaped daytime running lights and the flatter the front, so that the front face are more aggressive. Front “kidney” type grille more perspective, the size is further increased, and all models are equipped with active closing grille.
side of the body “type Hall corner” with a new design, the major axis previous version of the model is canceled in the “small tail” at the C-pillar design, overall more coordination. In addition, its rear lights and more flat shape, with a strong and rich rear lines to make it more layered. It is worth mentioning that the new car’s drag coefficient is only 0.23Cd, the performance was outstanding.
Taken together, the two models are own brands of the latest design concepts to show up, and all belong to sports, fashion, sexual orientation, design style popular among young people than in favor of the moment.
[123 ] Inside, the Cadillac brand CT5 uses a new design concept. Leather wrapped center console and a large number on the door to ensure that the US Department of sense of luxury, the entire central control area is also very large. In the control function zoning is more structured and orderly, a large number of entitiesControl keys arranged below the central air conditioning vent shield. Mechanical instruments +4.2 inch or 8-inch LCD design, also has good usability. Shift control console with use of a large area of plaque decorated with imitation carbon fiber embellishment trim on Sport models.
In addition, new car Department standard 10-inch touch-screen control of the suspension. Cadillac CUE is equipped with internal interconnected system OnStar service, and also supports Apple CarPlay / Baidu CarLife Internet phone, App remote control, voice recognition control, on-board Wi-Fi, OTA upgrades and other practical functions.
BMW 3 in interior design remarkable improvement, which uses a brand new design language, air conditioning polygon outlet, electronic Danggan new style, a larger area of the floating touch screens and a large number of metal elements embellishment, are impressive highlights a sense of luxury and technology. And is worth mentioning that the entire combination of 12.3 inches and 10.25 inches of the liquid crystal instrument panel in the control panel in the standard on all models, the more this kind. Furthermore, the addition iDrive 7.0 system may also be implemented five-dimensional interactive features includes a gesture control, touch, natural speech recognition, and the iDrive knob thermosensitive smart buttons.
than that of both the interior design with a sense of luxury and technology, but in contrast, Cadillac CT5 a whole is more calm, and the BMW 3 Series is a bit trendy and young.
[123 ] Cadillac CT5 BMW 3 lines were positioned in a compact car, but the latter offers a major axis and the axis labeled models available. By contrast, Cadillac CT5 in terms of length and width have an advantage, while the BMW 3 Series wheelbase version of the long axis performance is better.
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body size, CT5 Cadillac of length and breadth were 4924/1883/1453 (1445) mm, wheelbase is 2947mm, at the same level on the mainstream side level. However, the actual ride experience, its performance rear space is still quite satisfactory, the seats are a bit thin. And subject to the smooth roof line, the performance of the back of the head space is not spacious. Further, the influence comfort higher intermediate platform also raised to a certain extent.
From the viewpoint of the trunk, CT5 Cadillac general performance comparison, performance is not structured interior, and the opening is not big. But the rear seat support 4/6 scale down, to enhance the flexibility of interior space to a certain extent.
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LWH BMW 3 were 4719 (4829) / 1827/1459 (1463) mm, a wheelbase of 2851 (2961) mm. In practical experience, the BMW 3 Series still continues the family tradition of BMW low sitting position, the seat with a good sense of the parcel, but the filler is not particularly soft. The new car was to enhance the body size after generation, the long axis of the rear space vehicle’s performance was a surprise, with the original headrests also enhance the sense of quality and comfort of the vehicle. The trunk, the BMW 3 Series is at the same level of performance is the volume of the mainstream level, the larger opening and the interior is also more regular.
Although the book data, Cadillac CT5 to occupy certain advantages, but the actual experience of space is not as long axis version of the BMW 3 Series. Of space in terms of comfort, performance BMW 3 Series can make a high score.
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power, the entire system is mounted Cadillac CT5 LSY code for the variable-cylinder turbocharged engine 2.0T, the maximum power 241Ps / 5000rmp, peak torque it is 350Nmiddot; m / 1500-4000rmp, aspects of the drive gear 10 is matched manual gearbox. The official car 0-100km / h acceleration time of 7.3s, the Ministry of fuel consumption of 6.9 (7.2) L / 100km. In addition, a high-performance brake system and MRC Brembo active electromagnetic suspension on top models, mechanical MLSD limited slip differential configuration, etc., have made dynamic performance of the vehicle is further improved.
power, BMW 3 although see up the entire department are equipped with 2.0T engine, but in fact is 320,325,330 cars are divided into three kinds of tune. Maximum power of the engine system 320 of the vehicle for 156Ps / 4500-6500rpm, peak torque 250Nmiddot; m / 1250-4000rpm. Maximum power of the engine 325 based vehicle for 184Ps / 5000-6000rpm, peak torque 300Nmiddot; m / 1350-4000rpm. Maximum power of the engine 330 based vehicle for 258Ps / 5000-6500rpm, peak torque 400Nmiddot; m / 1550-4400rpm. Transmission side, all models are matched 8-speed manual gearbox.
By comparison, the whole system Cadillac CT5 are high specification 2.0T + 10AT dynamic combination of dynamic performance compared to the same price segment of the BMW 3 Series to occupy a lot of advantages. In fact, this generation of the BMW 325 cars corresponds to the previous generation of 320 cars, 320 new cars dynamic performance is a bit “weak.” On control performance, sports performance of the BMW 3 Series commendable.
Cadillac CT5 of the guide price of 279,700 -33.97 million, the BMW 3 Series guide price of 293 900 -40.99 million. Ash select 3 Series and CT5’s 300,000 yuan, 340,000 yuan price segment to configure two models compare to see who’s more cost-effective.
300,000 yuan price segment
$ 300,000 price segment, Cadillac CT5 can buy all models of the configuration is more balanced models, BMW 3 Series entry model 320 can only buy the standard shafts. The former compared to the latter, the brakes will be more like the active / active safety systems, cruise control, front keyless entry, remote start, shift steering wheel, leather seats, heated front seats, car networking, 15 speakers BOSE speakers and other configurations. And driver fatigue on the price segment prompt BMW 3, automatic parking into place, the whole LCD meter 12.3 inches, GPS navigation, air conditioning and other independent rear configuration, Cadillac CT5 are not available. If the combination of the power system and configuration specifications, Cadillac CT5 a slight advantage.
340,000 yuan price segment
to the price segment, Cadillac CT5 top models available, BMW 3 Series 325 is the version of the major axis M track suit. In the configuration richness and detail, Cadillac CT5 performance even more comprehensive. Equipped with such a knee airbag, and the auxiliary line, lane departure warning, induction trunk, remote start, the rise of the HUD figures show, a series car air purifier, negative ion generator of the configuration relating to ride comfort. And CT5 also has electromagnetic suspension, rear axle limited slip differential and so increase the vehicle is moving, handling equipment functions.
From this comparison, Cadillac CT5 use of a brand new design concept, with a strong motion characteristics. This generation of the BMW 3 Series also increase significantly, which cater to more ride comfort while ensuring movement of the time.
Both guide price models there is a certain overlap, Cadillac CT5 terminal currently has more than 10,000 yuan discount, and the moment to buy it, the second year is also available the return of 20,000 yuan subsidy, comprehensive offer at 3 million. BMW 3 Series 325 Series models, currently 35 000 -4 million in cash benefits there, 320 and 330 cars due to the market soon, a small discount rate, terminal price is not clear.
Overall, Cadillac CT5 is an advantage in terms of price, and taking into account the actual end price of CT6, CT5 $ 30,000 comprehensive preferential perhaps just the beginning . The introduction of 320 cars, then pulled down the barriers to entry BMW 3 Series, and presumably will further stimulate sales.
Despite the price aside, from styling, interior work materials, technology configuration, performance space, dynamic performance and brand influence point of view, the comprehensive BMW 3 Series strength will be more balanced, of course, if you choose to buy, ash also recommended more 325 series models. If you like the design of the CT5, saw its price, may wish to wait for some time, perhaps in the future the price could test a low space.