The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 74,100
€ 57,100
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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
192.9
113.4
191.3
192.9 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.27 %
General
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
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 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
N63-B44
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 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 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
403 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 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
