The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 49,600
€ 55,000
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
57.6
72.5
79.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
194.3
191.3 in
Length
194.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
11.26 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
CTS2
Generation
G30
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 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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
377 mi
Range
837 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
