The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)
€ 54,600
€ 47,400
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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
193.2
191.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.62 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
888 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
888 mi
BMW 525d
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).
100.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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
