The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 47,000
€ 82,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,600
ⓘ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. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M550d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.3
191.3 in
Length
193.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
3964 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.03 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 M550d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M550d
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
381 mi
Range
702 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
702 mi
BMW M550d
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).
127.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
