The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13)
€ 63,800
€ 80,100
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,100
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.3
72.5
79.1
73.5 in
Width
72.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.4
191.3
194.3 in
Length
191.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
672 lb
14.94 %
General
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
G30
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
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
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
Performance
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
191 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
15 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
15 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
613 mi
Range
271 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
271 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
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).
295.5 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
295.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
