The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,000

€ 50,300

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 530xi.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
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 530xi
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.78 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
268 hp
BMW 530xi
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530xi
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xi
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 530xi
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
537 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
537 mi
BMW 530xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 530xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530xi
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