Cadillac has always been a name for luxury and the 2020 Cadillac CT5 lives up to its name. It is a luxury midsize car that is uniquely styled and designed, with advanced aerodynamics to create a balance of comfort and performance. The 2020 BMW 5 Series rivals this contender, with some style of its own. Let’s compare the two and you can make your choice. Reliable Cadillac is here to give you the information you need to make an informed decision.
Design
The 2020 Cadillac CT5 offers all the luxuries of a midsize luxury sedan; such as heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats and optional leather upgrades. The Cadillac seats five with great rear-seat legroom, synthetic leather upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, ten-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A hand’s free trunk is optional with access to 11.9 feet of trunk space. It comes in four trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, and V-Series.
The BMW seats five people comfortably, with room and support in front and rear seats. It comes with synthetic leather upholstery and power-adjustable front seats; and gives you 18.7 cubic feet of cargo room. The 530e plug-in hybrid has a reduced capacity of 14.5 cubic feet. Available upgrades include leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel. You can also add a hands-free power trunk lid for an available option. There are six trims for the BMW 5-Series: 530i, 530e Performance, 540i, M550i xDrive, M5, and M5 Competition.
Power/Handling/Fuel and Price
The Cadillac CT5 comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 237 hp and 258 pound-feet of torque with a 10-speed automatic transmission. A 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine is an available option. It offers composure around corners; and its suspension takes care of the bumps and imperfect streets, helping you feel planted on the road. Its estimated fuel economy is 23/32 mpg in the city and on the highway. Pricing for this luxury sedan starts at $36,895 for the CT5 Luxury trim and ranges to $47,695 for the CT5 V-Series.
The BMW 5-Series has a range of engine choices. The 530i features a 248-horsepower turbo-four engine, the 540 comes with a 335-horsepower turbocharged six-cylinder. The M trims feature a twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a range of horsepower from 523 to 617. If you would like an alternative powertrain, BMW offers the 530e plug-in hybrid with a four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor. Each powertrain comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The average fuel economy is 22/30 mpg in the city and on the highway, while the M550i gets an average 18/25 mpg. city/highway. Pricing is much more expensive for this luxury car. Its base price starts higher than Cadillac’s high-end trim. The BMW 530i starts at a base price of $53,900 and ranges to a hefty $110,000 for the high-performance BMW M5 Competition.
Safety and Tech
The Cadillac CT5 has a long list of standard and available safety and technology features. With the sound of your voice, you will be able to access Cadillac’s standard infotainment system that features a 10-inch touch-screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Also standard are three USB ports, a nine-speaker premium stereo, satellite radio, HD Radio, Bluetooth, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. A proximity keyless entry, remote start, a universal garage door opener, and dual-zone automatic climate control also come standard. Active safety features included are automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, a safety alert seat, the Teen Driver monitoring system, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and rearview camera. If that is not enough, there are plenty of optional features that are available, such as, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and automatic parking assist.
The BMW 5-Series standard driver assistance features include adaptive cruise, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. You can also opt for a surround-view parking camera system, parallel park assist, and a head-up display. It features the iDrive infotainment system with a 10.25-inch touch screen and Apple CarPlay. Android isn’t offered in this BMW. Two USB ports, Bluetooth, a 12-speaker stereo, and navigation are also standard.
Overall
Cadillac is in a class of its own with its style and performance; but BMW 5-Series won’t be overlooked. They offer similar luxury features for their class, while providing a comfortable and relaxing ride. It comes down to pricing for these two luxury vehicles. The BMW 5-Series comes with a hefty price tag; whereas, the Cadillac CT5 offers more affordable pricing for a great luxury package. If you want luxury that’s easy on the wallet, the Cadillac CT5 is the car for you.