Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dvsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

730d

265 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,592 km
    989 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
265hp198kW
276hp206kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,592km989mi
Calculated
828km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
515L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
72L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dCadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)730dCadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 11 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d6.1 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,592 km
989 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
828 km
514 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.1 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)730dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,592 km
989 mi
828 km
514 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
VehicleBMW 7 Series (G11) 730dCadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 764 km (475 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 75 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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