The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 94,700
€ 38,800
€ 94,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6.
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
72.5
79.1
72.7 in
Width
72.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 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 2.8 V6
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.3 %
General
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 2.8 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 2.8 V6
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S85
Engine Series
S85-B50
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
BMW M5
500 hp
208 hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
BMW M5
384 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Performance
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
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8.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
BMW M5
8.18 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M5
16 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
294 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW M5
294 mi
384 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW M5
280.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M5
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
