The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 49,600

€ 90,500

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW M550i.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
195.4
191.3 in
Length
195.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
4149 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.24 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
523 hp
BMW M550i
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M550i
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M550i
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
377 mi
Range
431 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
431 mi
BMW M550i
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).
185.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
212.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data