Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon (2010 – 2014) vs BMW M5 (2011 – 2013): specs compared

Both offer around 564 hp at most. The Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.0 s against 4.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 303 km/h against 249 km/h. The BMW M5 uses less fuel, from 9.9 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,870 kg against 1,994 kg.

Specification Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon 2010 – 2014 BMW M5 BMW M5 2011 – 2013
Overview
Origin United States Germany
Documented years 2010 – 2014 2011 – 2013
Body style Estate / wagon —
Variants 2 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 564 hp 560 hp
Torque 747 Nm 678 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.0 s 4.4 s
Top speed 303 km/h 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 14.7 – 16.8 L/100 km 9.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,877 mm 4,910 mm
Width 1,842 mm 1,891 mm
Height 1,473 mm 1,456 mm
Wheelbase 2,880 mm 2,964 mm
Curb weight 1,994 – 2,007 kg 1,870 kg

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