The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 81,900

€ 41,900

€ 81,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS-V Coupé is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
56
74.1
82
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.1 in
Width
72.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56 in
Height
57.8 in
113.4
189.3
113.7
190.6
189.3 in
Length
190.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
4497 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
970 lb
21.57 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
CTS2
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
556 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
551 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
175 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
8.09 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
16 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
11 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
293 mi
Range
565 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
293 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
145.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
272.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V Coupé
BMW 523i
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data