The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 57,600

€ 47,800

€ 57,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525i Touring.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i 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 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
4328 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
13.15 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
CTS2
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
307 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
272 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
272 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525i Touring
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14.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
14.1 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
22 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
551 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
399 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
200.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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