The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 48,300
€ 38,800
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 525d is 1.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 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 2.8 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.81 %
General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
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 2.8 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
208 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.69 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525d
49 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
42 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
906 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 525d
906 mi
384 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 525d
98.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
