The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 47,000
€ 48,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
57.6
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
57.6 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 520d
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.38 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
967 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
