The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 54,600
€ 57,900
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 535i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
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 535i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.65 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N55
LFX
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535i
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
572 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
572 mi
BMW 535i
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 535i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
