The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 44,300

€ 45,400

€ 44,300
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 2.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and an inch taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.6
72.2
80.1
73.2 in
Width
72.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
57.6 in
Height
56.6 in
116.9
192.9
114.6
195.5
192.9 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.84 %

General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
F10
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-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-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
30 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
572 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
574 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data