The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 81,100
€ 42,400
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 520i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
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 520i
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
17.41 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
175 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i
11 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
293 mi
Range
680 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
680 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
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
