The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 42,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.71 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
20 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
836 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
358 mi
836 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
107 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
223.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
