The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,600
€ 67,100
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘ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 550i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
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 550i
4149 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
7.28 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
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 550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
423 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
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).
195.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW 550i
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
