The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 39,700
€ 52,600
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
56
74.1
82
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.8 in
Height
56 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
189.3
190.6 in
Length
189.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.4 %
General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N53-B25
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
580 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
388 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 523i
142.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
