The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,600
€ 50,700
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
57.3
72.5
79.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 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 530xd
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.78 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW M57
LFX
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
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).
144 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
