The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring (11 - 13)
€ 51,400

€ 49,100

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6 is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
192
116.9
193.2
192 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.71 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
CTS2
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
272 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.66 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
15.64 lb/hp
18.66 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
821 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
391 mi
821 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
204.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










42 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft