The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 55,200

€ 49,600

€ 55,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 535d is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 535d
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 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
7.81 %

General
BMW 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 535d
282 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 535d
428 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 535d
13.56 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 535d
35 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
649 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 535d
649 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 535d
137.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data