The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 45,400
 Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 540d is 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo.
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
56.6
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.2
80.1
73.5 in
Width
72.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.2 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
114.6
195.5
194.3 in
Length
195.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.34 %
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
G30
Generation
CTS3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo

Performance

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo

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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
30 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
574 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
574 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data