The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 61,200
€ 81,100
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
1479
1868
2126
1455
1842
2010
1868 mm
Width
1842 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1479 mm
Height
1455 mm
2975
4936
2880
4860
4936 mm
Length
4860 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2880 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
2040 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
370 kg
18.14 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
G30
Generation
CTS2
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with compressor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
6162 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
556 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 540i
335 bhp
556 bhp
Cadillac CTS-V
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
747 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
450 NM
747 NM
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
56 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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4.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.67 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
4.99 kg/bhp
3.67 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 540i
43 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
650 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
272.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
No data
530 L
Boot Capacity
385 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
