The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 41,900
€ 45,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 12.5 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
1468
1846
2036
1438
1834
2034
1846 mm
Width
1834 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2034 mm
1468 mm
Height
1438 mm
2888
4841
2910
4966
4841 mm
Length
4966 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2910 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1659 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.56 %
General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
E60
Generation
CTS3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
272 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
272 bhp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
400 NM
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.56 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
36 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
72 L
565 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
574 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
388 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
