The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 57,100
€ 49,500
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 530d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
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 530d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.81 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
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 530d
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
630 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
630 mi
BMW 530d
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).
141.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
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
