The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo AWD Automatic (14 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,900

€ 46,600

€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 1.7 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
56.6
72.2
80.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.2 in
Width
72.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 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 525xi
3900 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
2.77 %

General
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
CTS3
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
272 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xi
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14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
14.34 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
28 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
533 mi
Range
537 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
533 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
159.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.0 Turbo
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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