CTC Review: 2008 Cadillac CTS

[Benhaze]

Jan'08 Car and Driver pits the CTS against a few other manny-tranny sport sedans.  It placed third behind the G35 and... 328i.  I know, I know, it's BMW and was expected, but that's twice now that the 328i has been selected over the much more powerful G35.  Just goes to show that the full package and driving experience is what matters most, not just power. 

They really liked the CTS, but it just wasn't quite as lively as the BMW and its shifter wasn't as nice to use.

Surprise surprise….I read the same comparo…with Car and Driver the BWW would place first if it had a rubber band and two paper clips as a driveline.

Actually C&D had a couple of comparos or articles in which the G35 came ahead of the BMW.

[Mitlov]

Actually C&D had a couple of comparos or articles in which the G35 came ahead of the BMW.

If we're talking E46 3-Series versus first-generation G35, true.  But the E90 328i has beat the second-generation G35 on two separate occasions now in C&D tests--both in a one-on-one comparison and, in the new one, with the CTS coming in third and the C300 Sport coming in last.

Still, the first-gen G35 is just one example.  There's a couple out there.  But as a C&D subscriber, I can tell you that BMW almost always wins C&D tests.  They like Bimmers A LOT, and their results show that.

[safristi]

..and the Weird thing is they're based in ANN ARBOR.......Figure Volvo walkin' away with everything   it's  a Csaba Story NOT a Funny Love song.......

[Benhaze]

Actually C&D had a couple of comparos or articles in which the G35 came ahead of the BMW.

If we're talking E46 3-Series versus first-generation G35, true.  But the E90 328i has beat the second-generation G35 on two separate occasions now in C&D tests--both in a one-on-one comparison and, in the new one, with the CTS coming in third and the C300 Sport coming in last.

Still, the first-gen G35 is just one example.  There's a couple out there.  But as a C&D subscriber, I can tell you that BMW almost always wins C&D tests.  They like Bimmers A LOT, and their results show that.

Maybe I got my magazines confused. Which one had an article on the new G37 that turned to be a comparo because Nissan had also provide a 335 coupe? The BMW couldn't last more than a couple of laps and had to limp off the track because of (I think) engine oil overheating (apparently a frequent 335 concern when it came out according to a friend who races and live by BMWs). Maybe it was road&track...

[Mitlov]

Maybe I got my magazines confused. Which one had an article on the new G37 that turned to be a comparo because Nissan had also provide a 335 coupe? The BMW couldn't last more than a couple of laps and had to limp off the track because of (I think) engine oil overheating (apparently a frequent 335 concern when it came out according to a friend who races and live by BMWs). Maybe it was road&track...

That would be Motor Trend, if I recall correctly.  C&D said they thought the G37 might be able to beat the 3-series when they first drove it, but when they had it back to back with a 328i (not even a 335i), they preferred the Bimmer for the smooth engine and the more refined suspension.