The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 57,100
€ 45,500
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
57.3
72.5
79.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 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 525d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.59 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW M57
LFX
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
649 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
649 mi
BMW 525d
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).
137.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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
