The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 107,200
€ 90,900
€ 107,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Cadillac CTS-V is 8.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW M5.
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
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
191.1
199.2 in
Length
191.1 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
4244 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.92 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
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
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
640 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
631 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
631 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
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 M5
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6.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
6.63 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
18 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
344 mi
Range
294 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
344 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
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).
280.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
246.2 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
480 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
