Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsBMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8

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

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Cadillac CTS III

V 6.2 V8

649 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2016-2019
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Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    391 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    649 hp
    484 kW
  • Highest torque
    855 Nm
    631 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
649hp484kW
625hp466kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight-
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
39.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
10.8s
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
335hp/t250kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
402Nm/t269lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,982mm117in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,594mm63in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
447L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
68L
CO2 emissions-
246g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V86,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V86,000 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
10.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
4.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 24 hp more than BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
1,865 kg
4,112 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V83.3 s

Although Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has more power, BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 3.0 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
522 km
324 mi
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
630 km
391 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
625 hp
466 kW
3.3 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
625 hp
466 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
3.3 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8BMWM5 (F90)Competition 4.4 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
625 hp
466 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.3 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
630 km
391 mi
CO2 score
-
246 g/km
Trunk score
447 L
15.8 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
335 hp/t
250 kW/t
3.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (F90) Competition 4.4 V8

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 108 km (67 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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