2010 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2010 BMW M5 and 2010 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 2010 BMW M5 and the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.
When comparing the 2010 BMW M5's and the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2010 BMW M5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2010 BMW M5's and the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2010 BMW M5 is a better car than the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V.
Pricing: A used 2010 BMW M5 ranges from $17,500 to $24,289 while a used 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is priced between $20,474 to $50,262.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2010 BMW M5 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the 2010 BMW M5 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2010 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 2010 BMW M5’s base engine makes 500 horsepower, and the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V base engine makes 556 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 342 miles. This gives the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2010 BMW M5. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2010 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, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2010 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:
$85,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$48,809
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$34,115 - $85,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$60,720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$71,935
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$26,245 - $121,250
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,305
Price Range:
$17,500 - $24,289
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$10,636
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$7,531 - $18,305
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,431
Price Range:
$20,474 - $50,262
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$16,105
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$8,643 - $35,431
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,993
# Good or Great Deals:
4
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 2010 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 2010 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:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2 - 21.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 13.8
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
2010 BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
2010 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:
556 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
551 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.132 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:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 342 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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 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:
4222 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
191.6 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:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Interlagos Blue Metallic / Monaco Blue Metallic
Brown
Sepang Bronze Metallic
Gray
Space Gray Metallic
Red
Indianapolis Red Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Cherry / Black Raven
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Thunder Gray ChromaFlair
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black Extended Merino Leather / Black Full Merino Leather / Black Perforated Merino Leather
Brown
Portland Brown Full Merino Leather / Sepang Extended Merino Leather / Sepang Full Merino Leather / Sepang Perf. Merino Leather
Gray
Silverstone II Extended Merino Leather / Silverstone II Full Merino Leather / Silverstone Perf. Merino Leather
Red
Indianapolis Red Full Merino Leather
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Cashmere Inserts / Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Titanium w/Ebony Accents
Red
Not available