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

BMW versus Cadillac: Pricing and Value: Analyzing BMW versus Cadillac pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Cadillac in 11 out of 14 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 10 comparisons. BMW models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 8 out of 14 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 14 model comparisons, with Cadillac offering more horsepower in 4 comparisons. BMW offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 8 out of 10 comparisons. Cadillac offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. BMW offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Cadillac offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons BMW and Cadillac have the same towing capacity.

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. Cadillac has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. BMW shows higher ratings for retained value in 8 out of 14 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 3 categories: BMW X3 in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, BMW X3 in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and BMW X3 in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Cadillac has better car rankings in 2 categories: Cadillac CTS-V in Best Luxury Large Cars and Cadillac CTS in Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: BMW has better car rankings in 4 categories: BMW X5 in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, BMW 7 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, BMW 5 Series in Most Reliable Luxury Midsize Cars, and BMW X3 in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.

Available Body Styles: BMW offers 14 SUVs, 15 sedans, 6 coupes, and 5 convertibles. In comparison, Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: BMW offers 23 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 4 electric vehicles. Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

BMW offers 26 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 15 rear-wheel-drive models. Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models.