The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13)
€ 56,100
€ 80,100
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,100
ⓘ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 540i is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 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 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
694 lb
15.43 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
15 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
414 mi
Range
271 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
271 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
295.5 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
295.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
