The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (13 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 47,400
€ 57,100
€ 47,400
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 525d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 525d
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
193.2
113.4
191.3
193.2 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
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 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N47-D20
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
40 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
888 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 525d
888 mi
403 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 525d
100.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
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
