The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 107,200

€ 47,100

€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
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
192.9
199.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.54 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
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 525d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
199 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
713 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
713 mi
BMW 525d
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).
125.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
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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