Cadillac vs. Porsche
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Cadillac and Porsche 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 Cadillac and Porsche cars.
When comparing the Cadillac brand to the Porsche brand, Cadillac has the advantage in the area of horsepower. Porsche has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.
Cadillac versus Porsche: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Cadillac versus Porsche pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Porsche in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Cadillac and Porsche both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Porsche models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Porsche: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Cadillac vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Porsche offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Cadillac versus Porsche: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Cadillac versus Porsche overall quality ratings shows Porsche with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Porsche has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Porsche shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: Cadillac has the better car ranking in 1 category: XT5 in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Porsche has better car rankings in 3 categories: Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Porsche Cayenne in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and Porsche Panamera in Best Luxury Large Cars.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: Porsche has better car rankings in 3 categories: Porsche Cayenne in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Porsche Panamera in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars, and Porsche Macan in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.
Available Body Styles: Cadillac offers 8 SUVs and 4 sedans. In comparison, Porsche offers 4 SUVs, 3 wagons, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 2 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Cadillac offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 2 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Porsche offers 6 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Cadillac offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 7 rear-wheel-drive models. Porsche offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CTS-V
Not Yet Available
Cadillac Escalade-V
$154,304 - $163,186
New Car Pricing
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$133,788 - $312,710
Porsche Panamera
$116,540 - $136,410
Porsche Cayenne
$90,880 - $144,361
Used Car Pricing
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
$10,800 - $50,110
Cadillac CTS-V
$59,681 - $81,760
Cadillac Escalade-V
$140,000 - $191,246
Used Car Pricing
Porsche 911 (coupe)
$150,109 - $444,895
Porsche Panamera
Not Yet Available
Porsche Cayenne
$83,389 - $214,205
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Cadillac CTS-V
54.5%
Cadillac Escalade-V
59.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Porsche 911 (coupe)
8.3%
Porsche Panamera
45.6%
Porsche Cayenne
46.6%
Horsepower / Torque
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
556 hp / 551 foot-lbs
Cadillac CTS-V
640 hp / 630 foot-lbs
Cadillac Escalade-V
682 hp / 653 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Porsche 911 (coupe)
379 hp / 331 foot-lbs
Porsche Panamera
348 hp / 368 foot-lbs
Porsche Cayenne
348 hp / 368 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
14 / 19 / 16
Cadillac CTS-V
14 / 21 / 16
Cadillac Escalade-V
11 / 16 / 13
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Porsche 911 (coupe)
Not Yet Available
Porsche Panamera
Not Yet Available
Porsche Cayenne
17 / 23 / 19
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V
7.2 / 10
Cadillac Escalade-V
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Porsche 911 (coupe)
9.2 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.5 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V
6.6 / 10
Cadillac Escalade-V
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Porsche 911 (coupe)
8.4 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.4 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V
8.0 / 10
Cadillac Escalade-V
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Porsche 911 (coupe)
Not available
Porsche Panamera
Not available
Porsche Cayenne
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Cadillac CTS-V (coupe)
Not available
Cadillac CTS-V
7.1 / 10
Cadillac Escalade-V
6.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Porsche 911 (coupe)
10 / 10
Porsche Panamera
7.7 / 10
Porsche Cayenne
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Cadillac CTS-V
#13 of 24 in
Best Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Porsche Panamera
#7 of 24 in
Best Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Cadillac CTS-V
#17 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Porsche Panamera
#12 of 24 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars