The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,000
€ 40,400
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
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
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
3942 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.78 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
352 mi
Range
777 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1261 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
