The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 75,800
€ 49,600
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 550i is 1.9 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.2 in
Width
72.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 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 3.6 V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
3.74 %
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
N63-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 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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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
473 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
