The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,900
€ 57,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,100
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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 3.6 V6
3516 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
739 lb
17.37 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
GM 3.6L V6
N47-D20
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 520d
161 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.84 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520d
42 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 520d
777 mi
403 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 520d
115.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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
