The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 41,900
€ 47,000
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 523i is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
191.3
190.6 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.02 %
General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
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
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
565 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
