The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 47,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 525d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
191.3
190.6 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
2.95 %
General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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
3.6 L / 176 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
649 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
