The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 530d (11 - 13)
€ 49,600
€ 50,200
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 530d
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 530d
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.89 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
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 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
15.54 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
763 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d
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).
117.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530d
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
