The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 58,300
€ 54,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 540i is just 1.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.3 cm taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
1468
1846
2036
1455
1842
2010
1846 mm
Width
1842 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1468 mm
Height
1455 mm
2888
4841
2880
4860
4841 mm
Length
4860 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2880 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
1735 kg
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
195 kg
10.1 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N62-B40
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4000 CC
Engine Capacity
3564 CC
302 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
318 bhp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540i
302 bhp
318 bhp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
390 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
372 NM
at 4900 rpm
BMW 540i
390 NM
372 NM
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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5.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.07 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
5.75 kg/bhp
6.07 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 540i
29 mpg
27 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
449 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
410 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
520 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
