The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 55,000

€ 49,600

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 530d is 1.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
113.4
191.3
192.9 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4112 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.89 %

General
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic 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 N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 530d
254 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 530d
413 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 530d
16.19 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d
43 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
791 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 530d
791 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 530d
113.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data