It's a shame these two cars were never properly pitted against each other head to head.
BMW M5 Competition vs Cadillac CTS-V
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.4 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 575 / 567 | 649 / 640 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 680 / 502 | 855 / 631 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1913 / 4217 | 1887 / 4160 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 301 / 296 | 344 / 339 |
| Average price | €129,000 | €102,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.30 | 0:24.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.40 | 1:12.60 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.3 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.7 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.1 s | 7.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.4 s @ 101.9 mph | 8.4 s @ 101.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 122.2 mph | 11.6 s @ 126.1 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.2 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.7 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.1 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 10.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.4 s | 2.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.4 s | 4.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 8.0 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.9 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 9.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 11.2 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 16.4 s | 12.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.2 s | 7.8 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 305 kph (190 mph) | 324 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 11.7 s @ 794 ft | 12.3 s @ 873 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 68.7 kph (42.7 mph) | 69.6 kph (43.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 139 m (455 ft) | 133 m (435 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (106 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M5 Competition | Cadillac CTS-V |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 89 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
CTS-V is the fastest by a small margin.
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