The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)

€ 40,700
BMW 518d (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 107,200
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) Cadillac CTS-V
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d is 6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57
Blueprint Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
73.3
81.2
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
114.6
199.2
193.2 in
Length
199.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
BMW 518d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.21 %
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)

General

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V

Performance

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
135 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V

 REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
46 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
246.2 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data