The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 47,000
€ 128,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M5 Competition.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
74.9
83.7
72.5 in
Width
74.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
117.4
195.5
191.3 in
Length
195.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
3964 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
7.32 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
CTS2
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
Engine Code
S63-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
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
616 hp
BMW M5 Competition
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Competition
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5 Competition
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.94 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
6.94 lb/hp
BMW M5 Competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5 Competition
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
381 mi
Range
395 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
395 mi
BMW M5 Competition
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).
202.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5 Competition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5 Competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
