The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 66,100

€ 54,100

€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i Touring is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6.
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
59
73.5
83.7
57.6
72.5
80.4
73.5 in
Width
72.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.6
113.4
192
194.6 in
Length
192 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
441 lb
9.81 %

General
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
G31
Generation
CTS2
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
B58-B30
Engine Code
LFX


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
14.14 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
542 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
200.8 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i Touring
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42 cu ft