The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 107,200

€ 42,200

€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS-V is 6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 518d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
57
73.3
81.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57 in
Height
57.6 in
114.6
199.2
116.9
193.2
199.2 in
Length
193.2 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.69 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
199 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 518d
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 518d
12 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
967 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
967 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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