The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 81,100
€ 55,000
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
57.3
72.5
79.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
58.2 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
194.3
191.3 in
Length
194.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.14 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
11 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
293 mi
Range
837 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
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).
100.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















