The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 38,800
€ 52,300
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 530d
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 530d
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.56 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
15.49 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 530d
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
853 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
853 mi
BMW 530d
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).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530d
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
