The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 49,600
€ 48,300
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.34 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
906 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
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).
98.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
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
