Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540ivsCadillac STS 4.6 i V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E60)

540i

306 hp4000 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007
VS

Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,655 kg
    3,649 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    185 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E60)540iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
306hp228kW
325hp242kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
458km285mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,000cc244cu in
4,565cc279cu in
Length
4,841mm191in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,468mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,888mm114in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume-
464L
Max trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
343g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540iCadillac STS 4.6 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6,300 rpm3,500 rpm6,550 rpm
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E60)540iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 has 19 hp more than BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i6.2 s
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.2 s

Although Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 has more power, BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
306 hp
228 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E60)540i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E60)540iCadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,841 mm
190.6 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
458 km
285 mi
CO2 score
-
343 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac STS 4.6 i V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E60) 540i

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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