BMW vs. Cadillac

When comparing the BMW brand to the Cadillac brand, BMW has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Cadillac has the advantage in the area of new car pricing.

BMW versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value

Analyzing BMW versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 10 out of 12 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 9 out of 9 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 13 comparisons.

BMW versus Cadillac: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity

BMW vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 12 out of 15 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 7 out of 12 comparisons. BMW offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons.

BMW versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings

A comparison of BMW versus Cadillac overall quality ratings shows BMW with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, BMW has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. BMW has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. BMW and Cadillac tie for safety in 1 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 13 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Best Luxury Large Cars, and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs.

Most Reliable Car Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, and BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Best Resale Value Rankings

BMW has better car rankings in 8 categories: BMW X1 in Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW i8 (coupe) in Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW 8 Series (coupe) in Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW i8 (coupe) in Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value, BMW M3 in Luxury Small Cars with Best Resale Value, BMW X4 in Luxury Small SUVs with Best Resale Value, BMW M4 (coupe) in Luxury Sports Cars with Best Resale Value, and BMW X1 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value. Cadillac has better car rankings in 3 categories: Cadillac CTS-V in Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value, Cadillac Escalade in Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value, and Cadillac Escalade in Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value.

Available Body Styles

BMW offers 13 SUVs, 14 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options

BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 4 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 13 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.