The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 55,100
€ 43,100
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
16.68 %
General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW B47
LFX
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
318 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
▶ REPLAY
14.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
14.14 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 518d
15 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
1036 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
1036 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).
86.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
