The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 107,200
€ 71,500
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,500
ⓘ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 550i.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
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 550i
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.04 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
CTS3
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
199 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
418 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
418 mi
BMW 550i
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).
197 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
197 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW 550i
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
