The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 47,500
€ 38,800
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 525i is just 1.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.8 cm taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6.
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
1482
1846
2036
1464
1842
2010
1846 mm
Width
1842 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1482 mm
Height
1464 mm
2888
4841
2880
4860
4841 mm
Length
4860 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2880 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1775 kg
2205 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2360 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.1 %
General
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2792 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 525i
215 bhp
208 bhp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
246 NM
at 3600 rpm
BMW 525i
270 NM
246 NM
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Performance
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
▶ REPLAY
8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 kg/bhp
BMW 525i
8 kg/bhp
8.53 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525i
34 mpg
26 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
524 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
384 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
263 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
373 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
