The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 107,200
€ 50,900
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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
3957 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.76 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
199 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
12 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
853 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
