The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 49,000
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.53 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
CTS2
Generation
F10
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 530i
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
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 530i
14 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
588 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
588 mi
BMW 530i
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).
140.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW 530i
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
