The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 36,800
€ 52,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 530d BluePerformance
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 530d BluePerformance
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.67 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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 530d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.71 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
20 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 530d BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
713 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
358 mi
713 mi
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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).
125.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
223.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 530d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d BluePerformance
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
