The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 48,900
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 540i.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
72.5
79.1
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
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 540i
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.74 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
CTS2
Generation
G30
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 540i
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
BMW B58
LFW
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
332 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
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
399 mi
Range
650 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data