The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09)
€ 45,800
€ 45,000
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 525xd is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
113.4
191.3
190.6 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.85 %
General
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
630 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
352 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
227.4 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
227.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
