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 Comparison: 2009 BMW M5 vs 2009 Cadillac CTS-V
| | 2009 BMW M5 | 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | V-10, alum block and heads | Supercharged 90* V-8, alum block and heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 305.1 cu in/4999cc | 362.1 cu in/6162 cc | | Compression ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 | | Power (SAE NET) | 500 hp @ 7750 rpm | 556 hp @ 6100 rpm* | | Torque (SAE NET) | 383 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm | 551 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm* | | Redline | 8250 rpm | 6200 rpm | | Weight to power | 8.2 lb/hp | 7.7 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-sp manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.62:1/3.16:1 | 3.73:1/2.35:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 12.4:1 | 16.1:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.3 | 2.8 | | Brakes, f;r | 14.7-in vented/drilled disc; 14.6-in; vented/drilled disc, ABS | 15.0-in vented disc; 14.7-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.5 x 19-in; 9.5 x 19-in cast aluminum | 9.0 x 19-in; 9.5 x 19-in, forged aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 255/40ZR19 96Y; 285/35ZR19 99Y, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | 255/40R19 96Y; 285/35R19 99Y Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 113.4 in | | Track, f/r | 62.2/61.7 in | 61.8/62.0 in | | Length x width x height | 191.5 x 72.7 x 57.8 in | 191.6 x 72.5 x 58.0 in | | Turning circle | 40.7 ft | 37.9 ft | | Curb weight | 4109 lb | 4292 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 51/49% | 53/47% | | Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.1/38.1 in | 38.8/37.2 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.5/36.0 in | 42.4/35.9 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 57.3/57.2 in | 56.7/57.4 in | | Cargo volume | 14.0 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.7 sec | 1.7 sec | | 0-40 | 2.3 | 2.3 | | 0-50 | 3.2 | 3.1 | | 0-60 | 4.1 | 4 | | 0-70 | 5.1 | 4.9 | | 0-80 | 6.6 | 6.2 | | 0-90 | 8 | 7.5 | | 0-100 | 9.5 | 9.1 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 1.8 | 1.8 | | Quarter mile | 12.5 @ 115.3 mph | 12.3 sec @ 117.0 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 109 ft | 109 ft | | MT figure eight | 25.8 sec @ 0.71 g (avg) | 25.2 sec @ 0.74 g (avg) | | Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g | 0.92 g (avg) | | Road course lap | 58.5 sec | 58.1 sec | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 2400 rpm | 1800 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $89,325 | $60,700 | | Price as tested | $94,895 | $67,540 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front sides, front/rear curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/unlimited miles | 5 yrs/100,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 18.5 gal | 18.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 11/17 mpg | 14/19 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.48 lb/mi | 1.22 lb/mi | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium | | *SAE certified |
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