2013 BMW M5 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 BMW M5 and 2013 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 2013 BMW M5 and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
When comparing the 2013 BMW M5's and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2013 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 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2013 BMW M5 and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2013 BMW M5's and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the 2013 BMW M5 is a better car than the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
Pricing: A used 2013 BMW M5 ranges from $20,476 to $39,999 while a used 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is priced between $28,995 to $47,860.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2013 BMW M5 loses 54.1 percent of its value and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value. This means the 2013 BMW M5 retains 0.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2013 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 2013 BMW M5’s base engine makes 552 horsepower, and the 2013 Cadillac CTS-V base engine makes 556 horsepower. Both the M5 and the CTS-V are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 422 and 342 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2013 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 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The 2013 BMW M5 and 2013 Cadillac CTS-V are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2013 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:
$89,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$51,211
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$29,015 - $89,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$63,215
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$73,607
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,660 - $127,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,331
Price Range:
$20,476 - $39,999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$16,303
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$10,510 - $30,331
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,903
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,898
Price Range:
$28,995 - $47,860
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$20,676
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$11,600 - $38,898
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,937
# Good or Great Deals:
9
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 2013 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 2013 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:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 13.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 29.7
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
Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 BMW M5 Trim Levels
Base
2013 Cadillac CTS-V Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
552 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
502 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.126 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:
4.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
295 / 422 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
Alloy wheels:
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
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
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:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
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
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:
Standard
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:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.1 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:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4387 lbs
Width:
83.4 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
193.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4220 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
191.3 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/40ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Mojave Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic / Monte Carlo Blue Metallic
Gray
Azurite Black Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Grey Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Orange
Sakhir Orange Metallic
Silver
Amazonite Silver Metallic / Champagne Quartz Metallic / Silverstone II Metallic
White
Alpine White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Diamond Tricoat / Black Raven
Blue
Glacier Blue Metallic / Opulent Blue Metallic / Stealth Blue Metallic
Gray
Thunder Gray ChromaFlair
Orange
Not available
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Cohiba Brown/Black
Gray
Graphite/Black / Platinum / Silk Gray/Black / Silverstone II
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
Red
Sakhir Orange
Silver
Champagne/Black
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony w/Ebony
Brown
Not available
Gray
Light Titanium w/Light Titanium
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Blue
Twilight Blue