The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 85,000

€ 47,000

€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M550d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
72.5
79.1
73.5 in
Width
72.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
195.4
113.4
191.3
195.4 in
Length
191.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
5445 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.36 %

General
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
G30
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW M550d
395 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
BMW M550d
561 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M550d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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10.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
BMW M550d
10.72 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M550d
40 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
695 mi
Range
381 mi
BMW M550d
695 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW M550d
121.3 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data