The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 36,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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 520i
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
14.63 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
649 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i
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).
127 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
