The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,800
€ 48,900
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 520i.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
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 520i
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.58 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
384 mi
Range
782 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
