The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,600
€ 53,100
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 530i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
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 530i
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
14.2 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
CTS2
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
258 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
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530i
14 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
377 mi
Range
768 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
768 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).
104.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
