The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 90,900
€ 54,600
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW M5 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
191.1
113.4
191.3
191.1 in
Length
191.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4255 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.17 %
General
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
GM 3.6L V6
S85-B50
Engine Code
LFX
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
318 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
274 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.38 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
13.38 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
10 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
294 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
410 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
195.2 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
195.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
