The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 47,000
€ 44,300
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.06 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
572 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
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).
144 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
