The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 48,900

€ 56,100

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 3.0 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.69 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
BMW N62
LFW
Engine Code
N62-B40

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 540i
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
414 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data