The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 63,800

€ 58,600

€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 Coupé 3.6 V6.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
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 Coupé 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4052 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.6 %

General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
G30
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
613 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
388 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
4
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data