The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 54,600
€ 104,300
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2 inches shorter and 1.9 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.3
74.4
83.4
72.5 in
Width
74.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
191.3
116.7
193.3
191.3 in
Length
193.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.77 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
CTS2
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW S63
LFX
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
552 hp
BMW M5
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
439 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
439 mi
BMW M5
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).
187.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
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
