The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 48,400

€ 51,400

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,400
ⓘ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. The BMW 525d Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6.
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
80.4
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
113.4
192
190.7 in
Length
192 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
E61
Generation
CTS2
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
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20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.64 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.97 lb/hp
15.64 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
630 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 525d Touring
630 mi
391 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
141.9 kWh
204.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42 cu ft