The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 41,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.35 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.71 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
20 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
565 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
358 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
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).
145.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
223.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
