The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 54,100
€ 48,900
€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 is 5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
56
74.1
82
58.2
73.5
83.7
74.1 in
Width
73.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
189.3
117.1
194.3
189.3 in
Length
194.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
3878 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.77 %
General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
307 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
276 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
12.63 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
19 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
344 mi
Range
782 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
344 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
233 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).
102.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
233 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 520i
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
