The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 107,200
€ 56,000
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 535i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
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 535i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.41 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535i
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
544 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
544 mi
BMW 535i
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).
151.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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