The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13)
€ 74,100
€ 81,100
€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,100
ⓘ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-V.
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
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-V
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.18 %
General
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
F10
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 550i
402 hp
556 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 550i
443 lb‑ft
551 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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10.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.09 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.83 lb/hp
8.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
BMW 550i
21 mpg
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
293 mi
BMW 550i
395 mi
293 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
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).
272.8 kWh
BMW 550i
208.4 kWh
272.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS-V
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
