The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 45,000

€ 40,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 520i
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 520i
3942 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
6.6 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20

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 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
352 mi
Range
639 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
639 mi
BMW 520i
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).
128.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
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