The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 61,200
€ 81,900
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,900
ⓘ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 540i is 5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V Coupé.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.14 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
G30
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
26 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
650 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
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 Coupé
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















