The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 80,100
€ 46,600
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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-V is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
57.3
72.5
79.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
191.3
113.7
190.6
191.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
15.68 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
191 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
11 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
271 mi
Range
537 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
