The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 80,100
€ 73,200
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘ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 550i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
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 550i
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.63 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
11 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
271 mi
Range
506 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
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).
162.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
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
