The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 80,100
€ 40,700
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS-V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.2
191.3 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
17.17 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 518d
11 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
271 mi
Range
1012 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
1012 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
