The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. BMW M550i xDrive Steptronic Sport (19 - ..)
€ 81,100
€ 90,500
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,500
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW M550i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
191.3
117.1
195.4
191.3 in
Length
195.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.65 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
CTS2
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-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
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
523 hp
BMW M550i
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
BMW M550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550i
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
8.2 lb/hp
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M550i
11 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
293 mi
Range
431 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
431 mi
BMW M550i
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).
185.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW M550i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
