The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 81,100

€ 81,300

€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac CTS-V is 2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the BMW M550d BluePerformance.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.2
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.2 in
113.4
191.3
116.9
193.3
191.3 in
Length
193.3 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.42 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
CTS2
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M550d BluePerformance
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
293 mi
Range
690 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
690 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data