The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo AWD Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 47,900

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.6
72.2
80.1
72.7 in
Width
72.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.6 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
195.5
190.6 in
Length
195.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3900 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.56 %

General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
E60
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
28 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
565 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
533 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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