The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 56,100

€ 39,900

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 is 3.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
56
74.1
82
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.1 in
Width
73.2 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
189.3
116.9
193.2
189.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.24 %

General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
307 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
276 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
12.67 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
967 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data