The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 38,800
€ 45,300
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
57.6
72.5
79.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.22 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
524 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
