The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 56,000

€ 107,200

€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 535i is 6.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
57.6
73.2
82.4
57
73.3
81.2
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57 in
116.9
192.9
114.6
199.2
192.9 in
Length
199.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.41 %

General
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 535i
302 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW 535i
295 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW 535i
13.43 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 535i
29 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
544 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW 535i
544 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
246.2 kWh
BMW 535i
151.6 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 535i
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data