The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09)
€ 40,900
€ 45,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 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 3.6 V6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.78 %
General
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
352 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
227.4 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
