The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 57,100
€ 45,700
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
57.3
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
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.2
191.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.43 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N20
LFX
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
702 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
