BMW 5 Series Sedan (2003 – 2007) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2003 – 2007): specs compared
The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 367 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 5 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,745 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2003 – 2007
|
Cadillac
CTS V-Series
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 33 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 367 hp | 405 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 560 Nm | 533 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 9.9 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 223 – 250 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 11.1 L/100 km | 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 – 4,844 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,847 – 2,029 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,468 – 1,491 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,445 – 1,735 kg | 1,745 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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