The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
€ 45,000
€ 103,300
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.3
74.4
83.4
72.5 in
Width
74.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
191.3
116.7
193.3
191.3 in
Length
193.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
3942 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.07 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
CTS2
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
552 hp
BMW M5
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
352 mi
Range
439 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
439 mi
BMW M5
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).
187.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
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
