BMW M3 vs Cadillac CTS-V
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.7 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 406 / 400 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 529 / 390 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1745 / 3847 | 1658 / 3655 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 232 / 229 | 253 / 250 |
Lap Times
| Track | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.60 | 0:24.80 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 15.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.0 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.8 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.5 s | 7.0 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 110.0 mph | 12.7 s |
General performance
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 266 kph (165 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 97 m (317 ft) | 90 m (294 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | BMW M3 (E90) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 80 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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