The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17)
€ 78,400

€ 49,900

€ 78,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is 1.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.5 in
Width
73.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
113.4
192
116.9
193.2
192 in
Length
193.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.54 %

General
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
CTS2
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
556 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
551 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
191 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
8.09 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
15 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
10 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
269 mi
Range
836 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
269 mi
836 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
297.4 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).
107 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
297.4 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










42 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft