The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 52,600
€ 66,800
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 540d.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
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 540d
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.17 %
General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW B57
LFX
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
318 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
388 mi
Range
733 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
