The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 57,100
€ 56,600
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.43 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 535d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N57
LFX
Engine Code
N57-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
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
295 hp
BMW 535d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.64 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
13.64 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 535d
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
403 mi
Range
713 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
713 mi
BMW 535d
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).
125.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 535d
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
