The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 38,800
€ 94,700
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
191.1
191.3 in
Length
191.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.3 %
General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
294 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
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).
280.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
