The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 45,000
€ 41,700
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.6
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
57.6 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 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
3942 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.2 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
352 mi
Range
967 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1261 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
