The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 50,900
€ 107,200
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
57.6
73.2
82.4
57
73.3
81.2
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57 in
116.9
192.9
114.6
199.2
192.9 in
Length
199.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.76 %
General
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
145 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
39 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
853 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
