The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 42,200
€ 48,900
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 518d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6.
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
113.4
191.3
193.2 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.09 %
General
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
GM 3.0L V6
N47-D20
Engine Code
LFW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
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26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.58 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
44 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
967 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
