The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 48,900
€ 49,000
€ 48,900
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 Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
57.3
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
57.3 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 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.41 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 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 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
BMW N53
LFW
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 530i
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
588 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
588 mi
BMW 530i
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).
140.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
