When the new Cadillac CTS-V was launched, the world of automotive enthusiasts rushed to call it a BMW M5 killer from the get go, just by looking at the spec sheet. And while they might’ve had a point there, the real-life results are seldom the ones you’d expect when it comes to BMW machines, especially those with the letter M on them. As the video posted below will show you, the M5 is more than capable of holding its own against his American rival.
Probably spurred on by the amazing ATS-V that did give the M3 a run for its money, a lot of people thought that the story will repeat itself with the CTS-V. Looking at the specs, the tables definitely seem to favor the American. Fitted with a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, the CTS-V can rely on 640 HP and 630 lb-ft (854 Nm) of torque to light up the rear tires. It also uses GM’s own 8-speed automatic gearbox that is claimed to be faster than even Porsche’s PDK double-clutch unit.
On the other hand, the BMW F10 M5 is about to be retired after six years of service. The car comes with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood that was rated by BMW at 560 HP and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed DCT gearbox or, if you want to, a manual 6-speed unit, a rarity in this segment these days. However, the car in the video below is a DCT.
So, looking at the specs, you’d expect the huge difference in power in favor of the Caddy to settle this race rather easily, right? Well, you’d be wrong, as the BMW M5 not only wins but does so in a convincingly manner. What’s even more impressive and downright peculiar is the fact that the uploader claims both these cars were stock, which means these results should be easily repeated in a variety of scenarios.
No way… I’d understand if it was a 30 Jahre but a 560hp ? Impossible. But well if it is indeed right, very impressive.
Who do you think you’re fooling? It’s a bmw board, so of course the idiotic m would easily “go away” even from any Ferrari and even the Bugatti Veyron, right? Get smart, kid.
Except the M5 F10 is known to be extremely fast in a roll start, search it on YouTube.
There’s definitely something wrong with the CTS. It’s simply impossible given the specs to have such difference
were they 2 persons in the M5 as well ?
Good point, there only appears to be one person in the M5. Also the CTS-V is in Tour mode and is the driver is using the paddle shifters. You can tell if you pause between 33-34 seconds in. From a rolling start, I don’t doubt the M5 could win but in a “fair” race, would be much closer.
It’s a cute comparison. A 110k BMW against a 85k Cadillac? Give me 15k to put into the CTSV and watch it leave (not walk away) from the M, and I still spend 20k less! Everyone agree?
Uh the M5 came out 4 years ago so you can have one for half that
OK, so get a 2013 CTS-V and get one for 1/5th of a new one and do the same. That is an accurate value assesed. Check Cadillac of Portland, they have two
I love BMW’s and their engines/enginetrains. Even if BMW notoriously under reports, the fact that they can squeeze so much hp and low end torque out of underpowered machines is amazing. Countless videos show regular BMW’s beating AMG’s and other “pumped” machines.
Somehow, I seriously doubt this and I’m not a Cadillac fan.
Zero to 100 on the CTS V is 3.9 seconds and pushing 690HP. So no, I’m not buying this for a second.
Hmm..BMW is my brand, but i’m not 100% sure in this case.. Whatever, M5 is king.
It looks like the Cadillac driver didn’t use launch control properly, and the M5 might not be stock. Check out the numbers from car magazines, Car and Driver, Motortrend, Road & Track, etc. The CTS-V is slightly faster than this M5 in their tests.
Launch control doesn’t come into play, It’s a rolling start. That said, CTS-V would do better with a better driver and proper settings for drag (Track Mode and Auto, not manual). Assuming the M5 used proper settings. What you can tell from the video is CTS-V did not use proper settings, what you can not tell is what settings the M5 used.
Good to be King…