2007 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2007 BMW M5 and 2007 Cadillac CTS-V contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2007 BMW M5 and the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V.
When we compare the 2007 BMW M5's and the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2007 BMW M5 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2007 BMW M5's and the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2007 BMW M5 is a better car than the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V.
Pricing: A used 2007 BMW M5 ranges from $10,591 to $37,437 while a used 2007 Cadillac CTS-V is priced between $10,000 to $25,818.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2007 BMW M5 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the 2007 BMW M5 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW M5 is 7.3 out of 10 while the Cadillac CTS-V's quality rating is 7.2 out of 10. This results in the BMW M5 being ranked 15 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Cadillac CTS-V being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW M5 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Cadillac CTS-V the reliability rating is 6.6 out of 10. This gives the BMW M5 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2007 BMW M5’s base engine makes 500 horsepower, and the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V base engine makes 400 horsepower. The M5 is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 315 miles. The CTS-V is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 374 miles. This gives the 2007 Cadillac CTS-V the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2007 BMW M5. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2007 BMW M5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2007 Cadillac CTS-V has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$83,195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$47,677
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$29,950 - $83,195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$52,070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$67,244
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$23,035 - $110,600
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,758
Price Range:
$10,591 - $37,437
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$9,355
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$6,507 - $22,758
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,111
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,708
Price Range:
$10,000 - $25,818
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$11,088
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$6,583 - $19,708
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2007 BMW M5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2007 Cadillac CTS-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1 - 14.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.3 - 17.5
BMW M5 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 20Cadillac CTS-V Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 24Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2007 BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
2007 Cadillac CTS-V Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
500 hp @ 7750 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 6100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.125 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
395 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.104 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
10
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
204 / 315 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
238 / 374 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4012 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3850 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
191.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic
Gray
Sepang Bronze Metallic / Silver Gray Metallic
Red
Indianapolis Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Not available
Gray
Thunder Gray
Red
Infrared
Silver
Light Platinum
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Portland Brown
Gray
Sepang Bronze / Silverstone
Red
Indianapolis Red
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
Red
Not available
Beige
Light Cashmere