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BMW 335i vs Cadillac DTS

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2015 BMW 335i

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2011 Cadillac DTS

Overview

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
Selected trim335iBase
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20152011

Pricing & market

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
MSRP$43,750 (best)$46,680
Lowest listing price$11,990 (best)
Median listing price$11,990 (best)
Highest listing price$11,990 (best)
For sale now01 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)15 MPG
Highway MPG32 MPG (best)23 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal18 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
Horsepower300 hp (best)275 hp
Torque300 lb-ft (best)295 lb-ft
Engine size3 L4.6 L (best)
CylindersI6V8

Size & capability

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume13 cu ft18.8 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs (best)
Payload900 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,595 lbs (best)4,009 lbs
Ground clearance5.5 in (best)
Wheelbase110.6 in115.6 in (best)
Length182.2 in207.6 in (best)
Width71.3 in74.8 in (best)
Height56.3 in57.6 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW 335i335iCadillac DTSBase
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)32 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBMW 335iCadillac DTS
1

335i

$43,750 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$46,680 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Luxury

$51,925 MSRP

3

Premium

$54,825 MSRP

4

Platinum

$59,875 MSRP

Live inventory

BMW 335i vs Cadillac DTS FAQ

Which is better: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 BMW 335i vs 2011 Cadillac DTS on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 BMW 335i starts lower at $43,750. Live Cadillac DTS listings start at $11,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,750).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
The 2015 BMW 335i leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 BMW 335i or 2011 Cadillac DTS?
The 2011 Cadillac DTS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 BMW 335i vs 2011 Cadillac DTS?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: BMW 335i (5/5 NHTSA overall).