The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M550d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 57,100
€ 85,000
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
195.4
191.3 in
Length
195.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5445 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.52 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
CTS2
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW B57
LFX
Engine Code
B57-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
395 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
395 hp
BMW M550d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
561 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
561 lb‑ft
BMW M550d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
40 mpg
BMW M550d
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
403 mi
Range
695 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
695 mi
BMW M550d
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).
121.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW M550d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
