The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 46,900

€ 47,000

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘ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 530d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
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
57.8 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 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.39 %

General
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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15.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
BMW 530d
15.82 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d
37 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
680 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW 530d
680 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 530d
131.6 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data