BMW 5 Series Sedan (2007 – 2009) vs Cadillac CTS (2007 – 2013): specs compared
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 367 hp against 311 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 6.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 9.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,435 kg against 1,592 kg.
| Specification |
BMW
5 Series Sedan
2007 – 2009
|
Cadillac
CTS
2007 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2009 | 2007 – 2013 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 33 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 367 hp | 213 – 311 hp |
| Torque | 210 – 580 Nm | 263 – 374 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 9.6 s | 6.3 – 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 250 km/h | 204 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.1 – 10.9 L/100 km | 9.8 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,839 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,435 – 1,760 kg | 1,592 – 1,882 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.