The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 535i Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 51,600

€ 56,400

€ 51,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i 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 3.6 V6
BMW 535i Touring
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.39 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i Touring
CTS2
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW N55
LFX
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
565 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
406 mi
565 mi
BMW 535i 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).
145.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
197 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
394 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 535i 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