The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 49,600
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
€ 45,500
 BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 520d
€ 49,600
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. 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 520d
57.6
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
72.5
79.1
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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 520d
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
9.4 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
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 520d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d

Performance

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d

▶ REPLAY
13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 520d
14 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
1061 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
1061 mi
BMW 520d
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).
84.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 520d
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