The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 52,600

€ 119,900

€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
56
74.1
82
58
74.9
83.7
74.1 in
Width
74.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56 in
Height
58 in
113.4
189.3
117.4
195.5
189.3 in
Length
195.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %

General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
CTS2
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW S63
LFX
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
318 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M5
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M5
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
388 mi
Range
395 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
395 mi
BMW M5
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).
202.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW M5
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data