The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 66,800
€ 52,600
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 540d is 5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6.
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
58.2
73.5
83.7
56
74.1
82
73.5 in
Width
74.1 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.2 in
Height
56 in
117.1
194.3
113.4
189.3
194.3 in
Length
189.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.17 %
General
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
G30
Generation
CTS2
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 Coupé 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
B57-D30
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
733 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
388 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
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).
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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
206.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
