The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 42,400
€ 107,200
€ 42,400
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 520i is 16.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.7 cm taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
1464
1860
2094
1447
1863
2063
1860 mm
Width
1863 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2063 mm
1464 mm
Height
1447 mm
2968
4899
2910
5060
4899 mm
Length
5060 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2910 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1925 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2350 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
12.47 %
General
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with compressor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
6162 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
640 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 bhp
640 bhp
Cadillac CTS-V
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
855 NM
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520i
270 NM
855 NM
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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9.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.01 kg/bhp
BMW 520i
9.31 kg/bhp
3.01 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
680 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
388 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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