The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon (11 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 78,400
€ 50,600
€ 78,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 525d Touring.
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
57.6
72.5
80.4
58.7
72.7
80.2
72.5 in
Width
72.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.7 in
113.4
192
113.6
190.7
192 in
Length
190.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.07 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
CTS2
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
556 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
551 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
191 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
8.09 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
15 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
10 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
269 mi
Range
621 mi
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
269 mi
621 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).
144 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
297.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
595 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V Wagon
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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



















