The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14) vs. BMW 530i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 54,100

€ 55,300

€ 54,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 530i Touring.
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i 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 530i Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
15.94 %

General
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i Touring
CTS2
Generation
G31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i Touring
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
BMW B48
LFX
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
318 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i Touring
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530i Touring
▶ REPLAY
14.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
14.14 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
22 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
399 mi
Range
728 mi
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
399 mi
728 mi
BMW 530i 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).
109.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
200.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Wagon 3.6 V6
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft









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