The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 38,800
€ 39,900
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
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
193.2
191.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.78 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
967 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
