The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09)
€ 81,300

€ 45,000

€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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. The BMW M550d BluePerformance is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.2
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
57.2 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.3
113.4
191.3
193.3 in
Length
191.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
9.23 %

General
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
690 mi
Range
352 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
352 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
227.4 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
227.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data