The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 48,900
€ 49,600
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.5 in
Width
72.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
113.4
191.3
194.3 in
Length
191.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
14.73 %
General
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
G30
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
782 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
