The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 107,200
€ 39,700
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Cadillac CTS-V is 21.9 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
1447
1863
2063
1468
1846
2036
1863 mm
Width
1846 mm
2063 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1447 mm
Height
1468 mm
2910
5060
2888
4841
5060 mm
Length
4841 mm
2910 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
1925 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
2350 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
350 kg
18.18 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
CTS3
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
V8 petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6162 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
640 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
855 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
855 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
199 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
51 m
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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3.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Cadillac CTS-V
3.01 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
22 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 523i
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
344 mi
Range
580 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
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).
142.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
388 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
