The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 43,100
€ 107,200
€ 43,100
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
73.2
82.4
57
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
116.9
193.2
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
3748 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.69 %
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
8-speed automatic 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
48 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
1036 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 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
