BMW M4 vs. Cadillac CTS-V
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW M4 and 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 BMW M4 and the Cadillac CTS-V.
When comparing the BMW M4's and the Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the BMW M4 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW M4's and the Cadillac CTS-V's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS-V is a better car than the BMW M4.
Pricing: A used 2015 BMW M4 ranges from $28,989 to $46,988 while a used 2015 Cadillac CTS-V is priced between $10,800 to $50,110.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW M4’s base engine makes 425 horsepower, and the Cadillac CTS-V base engine makes 556 horsepower. The M4 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 411 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 BMW M4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS-V. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$64,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$76,817
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$40,350 - $145,740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$69,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,251
Price Range:
$28,989 - $46,988
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$49,768
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$21,044 - $112,782
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60,162
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,886
Price Range:
$10,800 - $50,110
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,446
# Good or Great Deals:
0
BMW M4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW M4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.1 - 8.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 8.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW M4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
21 out of / 41Ranking
22 out of / 41Cadillac CTS-V Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW M4 Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
425 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
406 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.120 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:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
269 / 411 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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
11 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.9 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
86.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3530 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
54.4 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4217 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
188.5 inches
Wheelbase:
113.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R18
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
Blue
Yas Marina Blue Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Orange
Sakhir Orange Metallic
Silver
Silverstone Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Yellow
Austin Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Tricoat
Blue
Not available
Gray
Phantom Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sonoma Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Anthracite/Black / Silverstone
Orange
Sakhir Orange/Black
Red
Sakhir Orange/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony w/Ebony
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available