The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 45,400
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
56.6
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.2
80.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
72.2 in
Width
73.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
114.6
195.5
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
195.5 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
3657 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.34 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
CTS3
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
13.44 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
30 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
733 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
574 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data