The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 47,100
€ 81,100
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
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 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.74 %
General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 525d
201 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.52 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 525d
39 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
30 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
713 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 525d
713 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 525d
125.5 kWh
272.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
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
