The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 48,900

€ 58,600

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520i is 5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6.
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
58.2
73.5
83.7
56
74.1
82
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.2 in
Height
56 in
117.1
194.3
113.4
189.3
194.3 in
Length
189.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4052 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
514 lb
12.68 %

General
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 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 Coupé 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 Coupé 3.6 V6
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 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 Coupé 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
782 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
388 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 520i
102.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data