The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 90,900
€ 107,200
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 107,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M5 is 8.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS-V.
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
57.8
72.7
80.2
57
73.3
81.2
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
113.7
191.1
114.6
199.2
191.1 in
Length
199.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
4034 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
General
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
E60
Generation
CTS3
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
640 hp
Cadillac CTS-V
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
631 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS-V
Performance
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
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8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.63 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.07 lb/hp
6.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
18 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
294 mi
Range
344 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
344 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
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).
246.2 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
246.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS-V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
