BMW 5 Series Sedan (2003 – 2007) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2003 – 2007): specs compared

The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 400 hp against 367 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 5 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,445 kg against 1,745 kg.

Specification BMW 5 Series Sedan BMW 5 Series Sedan 2003 – 2007 Cadillac CTS V-Series Cadillac CTS V-Series 2003 – 2007
Overview
Origin Germany United States
Documented years 2003 – 2007 2003 – 2007
Body style Sedan —
Variants 33 1
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 163 – 367 hp 405 hp
Torque 210 – 560 Nm 533 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 – 9.9 s 4.6 s
Top speed 223 – 250 km/h 262 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 11.1 L/100 km 13.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,841 – 4,844 mm 4,864 mm
Width 1,847 – 2,029 mm 1,793 mm
Height 1,468 – 1,491 mm 1,453 mm
Wheelbase 2,888 mm 2,880 mm
Curb weight 1,445 – 1,735 kg 1,745 kg

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