The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 107,200
€ 42,700
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 8.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
57
73.3
81.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
114.6
199.2
113.7
190.6
199.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.67 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
CTS3
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
199 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
572 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
572 mi
BMW 525i
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).
144 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
