The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 82,600

€ 49,600

€ 82,600
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. The BMW M550d is 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW M550d
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
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
3.74 %

General
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 M550d
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
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
546 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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11.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
BMW M550d
11.46 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M550d
38 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
702 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW M550d
702 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW M550d
127.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data