The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 49,600
€ 40,700
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.2
191.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
10.19 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
14 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
1012 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
