The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 51,600
€ 57,200
€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
59
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
59 in
113.4
192
117.1
194.6
192 in
Length
194.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.55 %
General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
CTS2
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
406 mi
Range
804 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
406 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
197 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
42 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
