The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 107,200
€ 45,700
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 520i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
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 520i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
12.21 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
199 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
12 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
702 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
