The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,300
€ 57,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
113.4
191.3
192.9 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.62 %
General
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
GM 3.6L V6
N53-B30
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
403 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
