GM has just revealed the 2016 CTS-V, a clear competitor to the BMW M5. Here's how the two compare on paper and in the styling department.
specs
M5 Engine:
4.4L Twin Turbo V8
CTS-V Engine:
6.2L Supercharged V8 direct-injection
M5 Horsepower/Torque:
560-575 / 500
CTS-V Horsepower/Torque:
640 / 630
M5 0-60 mph:
4.2 seconds
CTS-V 0-60 mph:
3.7 seconds
M5 Transmission:
Manual or DCT
CTS-V:
8 Speed auto with paddle shifters
M5 Weight:
4354 pounds
CTS-V Weight:
4145 pounds