The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,600

€ 48,700

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 530i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
589 lb
14.2 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 530i
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
565 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
565 mi
BMW 530i
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).
145.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data