The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 47,000
€ 44,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
57.6
72.5
79.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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 525xd
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
2.95 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
14 mpg
city
27 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 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
