The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 56,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 540i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 540i
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 540i
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.06 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 540i
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 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 540i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
414 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 540i
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
