The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 42,900
€ 107,200
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
57.8
72.7
80.2
57
73.3
81.2
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
199.2
190.6 in
Length
199.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
3649 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.02 %
General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
E60
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.81 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
29 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
702 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
