The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 54,600
€ 38,700
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
57.3
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
57.3 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
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.89 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
853 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
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).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
