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

272 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 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
  • 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
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
265hp198kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,651kg3,640lb
Gross weight
2,450kg5,401lb
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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
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,592km989mi
Calculated
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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
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
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Trunk volume
515L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
72L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
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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 III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 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
23.0 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
163 km/h
101 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
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 7 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: 7 hp (5 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
1,651 kg
3,640 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.

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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
272 hp
203 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
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)730dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
265 hp
198 kW
272 hp
203 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
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,592 km
989 mi
-
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleBMW 7 Series (G11) 730d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 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
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 104 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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