The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 54,100

€ 48,400

€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 525d Touring.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d 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 525d Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.56 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW M57
LFX
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
14.14 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
22 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
630 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
399 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d 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).
141.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
200.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 525d 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