The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 107,200
€ 66,800
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
57
73.3
81.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57 in
Height
58.2 in
114.6
199.2
117.1
194.3
199.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
CTS3
Generation
G30
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 540d
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
344 mi
Range
733 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
