The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 41,900

€ 81,900

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,900
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V Coupé.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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-V Coupé
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.57 %

General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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-V Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
22 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
565 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
272.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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