The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,400

€ 58,300

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
56.6
72.2
80.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.2 in
Width
72.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
195.5
113.7
190.6
195.5 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
3657 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.39 %

General
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
CTS3
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
272 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
13.44 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
574 mi
Range
449 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
574 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
147.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data