Audi S4 vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,295
- S4: $2,295 cheaper.
- CT5-V Blackwing: 2.2 in more rear legroom, 0.7 s quicker to 60.
- CT5-V Blackwing wins 3 of 7 measures.
| Measure | S4 | CT5-V Blackwing | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,195 | $58,490 | S4 |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 12.0 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.0 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | 37.9 in | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Length | 187.5 in | 193.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 3.7 s published | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S4 Premium AWD $54,900 | CT5-V Blackwing V-Series $56,695 | $1,795 |
| CT5-V Blackwing V-Series $56,695 | S4 Premium AWD $54,900 | $1,795 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S4 | CT5-V Blackwing |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $56,195 | $58,490 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $65,795 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S4 | 4% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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