The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 48,300
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 525d.
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525d
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 525d
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 525d
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
13.44 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
30 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
574 mi
Range
906 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
574 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
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).
98.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525d
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
