Very evenly matched cars. Cadillac really made a good M3 alternative with this ATS-V.
BMW M3 vs Cadillac ATS-V
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l R6 | 3.6 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 431 / 425 | 470 / 464 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 603 / 445 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1609 / 3547 | 1729 / 3812 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 268 / 264 | 272 / 268 |
| Average price | €83,000 | €77,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.70 |
| Sachsenring | 1:37.09 | 1:37.51 |
| Willow Springs | 1:32.51 | 1:31.43 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:11.90 | 1:12.50 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.2 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.0 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.1 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 7.4 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.5 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 14.5 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.8 s | 19.8 s |
| 0 - 160 mph | 25.8 s | 28.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph | 8.8 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph | 12.1 s @ 122.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.4 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.9 s | 7.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.5 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.2 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.3 s | 13.9 s |
| 1000 m | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph | 22.8 s @ 234.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.3 s | 3.0 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 3.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.2 s | 4.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.2 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.2 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.6 s | 12.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.2 s | 10.2 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (438 ft) | 134 m (441 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (99 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 46 m (150 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 284 kph (176 mph) | 304 kph (189 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) | 70.6 kph (43.9 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 1.01 g (10 m/s²) | 1.03 g (10 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (F80) | Cadillac ATS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 98 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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