The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 49,600
€ 90,900
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
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
191.1
191.3 in
Length
191.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
4149 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
2.77 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
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
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M5
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
14 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
377 mi
Range
294 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
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).
280.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
