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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.11 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N62-B40
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
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
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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
