The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 45,400
€ 44,300
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo is 2.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 523i.
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
56.6
72.2
80.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.2 in
Width
73.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
195.5
116.9
192.9
195.5 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
3657 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.84 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
13.44 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
30 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
574 mi
Range
572 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
574 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
144 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
