BMW i7 vs Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,180
- i7: 5.8 cu ft more cargo, 4.9 in more rear legroom.
- CT5-V Blackwing: $6,180 cheaper, 1.2 in more front legroom.
- Each wins 2 of 6 measures.
| Measure | i7 | CT5-V Blackwing | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $106,875 | $100,695 | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Horsepower | 449 hp | N/A | N/A |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft to 549 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 88 MPGe | N/A | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $781 | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | 314 mi | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 17.7 cu ft | 11.9 cu ft | i7 |
| Cargo, seats up | 17.7 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in | 37.9 in | i7 |
| 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 | 5,635 lb to 6,343 lb | 4,123 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| i7 eDrive50 RWD $105,700 | CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | $6,800 |
| CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | i7 eDrive50 RWD $105,700 | $6,800 |
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 | i7 | CT5-V Blackwing |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $106,875 | $100,695 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $781 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,688 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $111,563 | N/A |
Charging cost estimated from MPGe.
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i7 wins.
CT5-V Blackwing wins if Space weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CT5-V Blackwing | 6% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | i7 | 33% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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