The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,900

€ 60,400

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 530d.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
57.3
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
57.3 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 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.21 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
BMW B57
LFW
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.95 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
14.95 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 530d
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
399 mi
Range
759 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
759 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
111 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data