The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 54,600
€ 43,300
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520d BluePerformance.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.3
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
57.3 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 BluePerformance
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.17 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N47
LFX
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
150 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
906 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
