The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
€ 51,400

€ 47,100

€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
58.7
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
113.4
192
113.6
190.7
192 in
Length
190.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
CTS2
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
272 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xd Touring
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15.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
15.64 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
630 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
391 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd 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).
141.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
204.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.0 V6
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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