The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 45,500

€ 81,900

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V Coupé.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
58.3
72.7
80.2
56
74.1
82
72.7 in
Width
74.1 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
189.3
190.6 in
Length
189.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.45 %

General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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-V Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
27 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
649 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
272.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data