The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 56,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 535i
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 535i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.07 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 535i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 535i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 535i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535i
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.71 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
358 mi
Range
544 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
358 mi
544 mi
BMW 535i
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).
151.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
223.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
452 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
