The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 52,600

€ 47,500

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
56
74.1
82
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.1 in
Width
72.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
189.3
113.7
190.6
189.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.88 %

General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N53
LFX
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
318 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525i
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
524 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
524 mi
BMW 525i
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).
157.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 525i
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data