The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,800
€ 50,900
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
57.6
72.5
79.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
194.3
191.3 in
Length
194.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.5 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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 B47
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
384 mi
Range
976 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
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).
86.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
