BMW 7 Series vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$155
- 7 Series: 7.2 cu ft more cargo, 5.4 in more rear legroom.
- CT5-V Blackwing: 1.2 in more front legroom.
- 7 Series wins 2 of 6 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | 7 Series | CT5-V Blackwing | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $100,695 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 383 lb-ft to 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 19.1 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft | 7 Series |
| Cargo, seats up | 19.1 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 43.3 in | 37.9 in | 7 Series |
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 42.4 in | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Length | 212.2 in | 193.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,720 lb to 5,741 lb | 4,123 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9 s tested | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Series 740i xDrive AWD $102,300 | CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | $3,400 |
| CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | 7 Series 740i RWD $99,300 | $400 |
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 | 7 Series | CT5-V Blackwing |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,850 | $100,695 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $109,383 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 7 Series wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | 7 Series | 38% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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