The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
€ 44,900

€ 45,400

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525i is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo.
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.6
72.2
80.1
72.7 in
Width
72.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
57.8 in
Height
56.6 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
195.5
190.6 in
Length
195.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.25 %

General
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
E60
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Performance
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
30 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
565 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
574 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data