Cadillac CTS-V vs. Porsche Panamera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V and Porsche Panamera 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 Cadillac CTS-V and the Porsche Panamera.
When we compare the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche Panamera has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Porsche Panamera's specifications and ratings, the Porsche Panamera is a better car than the Cadillac CTS-V.
Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS-V ranges from $59,681 to $81,760 while a used 2019 Porsche Panamera is priced between $47,937 to $94,674.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Porsche Panamera loses 45.6 percent of its value. This means the Porsche Panamera retains 8.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS-V.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 7.2 out of 10 while the Porsche Panamera's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS-V being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Porsche Panamera being ranked 7 out of 24.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 6.6 out of 10. For the Porsche Panamera the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Porsche Panamera a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS-V’s base engine makes 640 horsepower, and the Porsche Panamera base engine makes 330 horsepower. The CTS-V is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The Panamera is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. This gives the Porsche Panamera the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS-V. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche Panamera has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 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:
$86,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$86,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$71,551
Price Range:
$59,681 - $81,760
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,404
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,357
Price Range:
$47,937 - $94,674
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,760
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Cadillac CTS-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Porsche Panamera Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac CTS-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Panamera
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
22.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
Cadillac 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 / 24Porsche Panamera Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
18 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Cadillac CTS-V Trim Levels
Base
Porsche Panamera Trim Levels
4, 4 Executive, 4S, 4S Executive, Base, GTS, Turbo, Turbo Executive, 4 Sport Turismo, 4S Sport Turismo, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo Sport Turismo
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
640 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
630 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.155 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
330 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1340 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 21 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 399 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4141 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
197.6 inches
Wheelbase:
114.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4001 lbs
Width:
85.2 inches
Height:
56 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/35R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/45ZR19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Bronze Sand Metallic
Black
Black Raven
Blue
Wave Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat / Velocity Red
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Night Blue Metallic / Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Chalk Metallic / Volcano Grey Metallic
Red
Burgundy Red Metallic / Carmine Red Metallic
White
Carrara White Metallic / White
Brown
Mahogany Metallic / Ristretto Brown Metallic
Green
Mamba Green Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic
Silver
Dolomite Silver Metallic / GT Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black w/Jet Black Accents / Jet Black w/Light Wheat Inserts / Jet Black w/Saffron Accents
Gray
Light Platinum w/Jet Black Accents
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Bordeaux Red / Black/Chalk / Black/Luxor Beige / Black/Saddle Brown
Gray
Agate Grey
Brown
Cohiba Brown / Saddle Brown / Saddle Brown/Luxor Beige / Truffle Brown
Red
Marsala Red / Marsala Red/Cream
