The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 74,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100
ⓘ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 550i
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 550i
3964 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
8.96 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
CTS2
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
395 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
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).
208.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
