The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 47,000
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 518d is 1.9 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 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 3.6 V6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.45 %
General
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.58 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
967 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
