The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. BMW 535d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 80,100
€ 60,400
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 535d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
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
192.9
191.3 in
Length
192.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5280 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.34 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.34 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
13.34 lb/hp
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 535d
11 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
271 mi
Range
763 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
763 mi
BMW 535d
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).
117.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 535d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
