The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 47,800

€ 57,600

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,600
ⓘ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 525i Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6.
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 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 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4328 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
569 lb
13.15 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
E61
Generation
CTS2
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
272 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
272 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
150 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.1 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.48 lb/hp
14.1 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
551 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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