The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 73,200

€ 48,900

€ 73,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6.
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
113.4
191.3
193.2 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4200 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5357 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.98 %

General
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
F10
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 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
GM 3.0L V6
N63-B44
Engine Code
LFW

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
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9.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.46 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 550i
27 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
506 mi
Range
399 mi
BMW 550i
506 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 550i
162.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data