BMW 7 Series (2008 – 2012) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2008 – 2015): specs compared
The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 544 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 250 km/h. The BMW 7 Series uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,765 kg against 1,928 kg. At 5,212 mm, the BMW 7 Series is 345 mm longer than the Cadillac CTS V-Series.
| Specification |
BMW
7 Series
2008 – 2012
|
Cadillac
CTS V-Series
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 544 hp | 550 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 750 Nm | 745 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 7.4 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 250 km/h | 282 – 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 – 15.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,072 – 5,212 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,473 – 1,486 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,068 – 3,211 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,765 – 2,150 kg | 1,928 – 1,942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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