The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 38,700
€ 48,900
€ 38,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6.
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
191.3
190.6 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.43 %
General
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
141 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.7 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520d
46 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
853 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 520d
853 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 520d
104.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
