CT4 vs 530I
Cadillac · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
530I
Beats the CT4 by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 530I beats the CT4 by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 530I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
237 hp
248 hp
0–100 km/h
6s
5.9s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
350 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$34,395
$57,000
Simulated race times
Distance
CT4
530I
100 m
6.338s
6.290s
1/8 mile
9.334s
9.267s
1/4 mile
13.954s
13.860s
1 km
24.713s
24.574s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: CT4 is $34,395 vs $57,000 for the 530I — a $22,605 gap. Power: 530I makes 11 hp more (237 vs 248).
FAQ
Which is faster, the CT4 or the 530I?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 530I is faster, beating the CT4 by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the CT4 vs the 530I?
The CT4 hits 100 km/h in 6 seconds, while the 530I does it in 5.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The CT4 produces 237 hp; the 530I produces 248 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The CT4 tops out at 250 km/h, and the 530I reaches 250 km/h.
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