The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 81,100
€ 61,200
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 540i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540i
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 540i
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
816 lb
18.14 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540i
CTS2
Generation
G30
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 540i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540i
175 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 540i
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
293 mi
Range
650 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
