The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 (07 - 09)
€ 51,700

€ 36,800

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 530d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6.
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 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 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.84 %

General
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 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 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 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
2.8 L / 137 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 530d
232 hp
208 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 530d
369 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Performance
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.91 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 530d
34 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
621 mi
Range
358 mi
BMW 530d
621 mi
358 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 530d
144 kWh
223.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data