The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16)
€ 80,100

€ 127,500

€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS-V is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.4
74.4
83.4
72.5 in
Width
74.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.4
191.3
116.7
193.3
191.3 in
Length
193.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.65 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
CTS2
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S63
Engine Code
S63-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
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
592 hp
BMW M5
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.24 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
7.24 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M5
11 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
271 mi
Range
502 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
502 mi
BMW M5
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).
187.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data