The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 45,700
€ 107,200
€ 45,700
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 6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 520i
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 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.21 %
General
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
28 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
702 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
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
