BMW vs. Cadillac

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from BMW and Cadillac contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both BMW and Cadillac cars.

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

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. BMW and Cadillac both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Cadillac 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 10 out of 13 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 3 comparisons. Cadillac offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 6 comparisons. Cadillac offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 6 comparisons, and in 2 comparisons BMW and Cadillac have the same towing capacity.

BMW versus Cadillac: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Cadillac has better safety ratings in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Cadillac shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 13 comparisons. BMW shows higher retained value ratings in 5 out of 13 comparisons, and BMW and Cadillac tie over 1 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 1 wagon, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 13 SUVs and 5 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 22 gasoline vehicles, 6 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles and 7 electric vehicles.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 14 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 13 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.