The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 57,100
€ 39,700
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
57.3
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
57.3 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 523i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
18.4 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
CTS2
Generation
E60
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N53
LFX
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
580 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
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).
142.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
