BMW X3 vs Cadillac OPTIQ (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$45
- X3: 10.1 cu ft more cargo, 2,501 lb more towing.
- OPTIQ: $670 a year less on energy, 60 hp more.
- Each wins 4 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | X3 | OPTIQ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,650 | $52,695 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 315 hp | OPTIQ |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | OPTIQ |
| MPG or MPGe | 29 mpg | 105 MPGe | Not scored |
| Energy cost a year | $1,324 | $654 | OPTIQ |
| EV range | N/A | 317 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 67.1 cu ft | 57.0 cu ft | X3 |
| Cargo, seats up | 31.5 cu ft | 26.0 cu ft | X3 |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 37.8 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 40.2 in | 41.6 in | OPTIQ |
| Length | 187.2 in | 189.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 75.6 in | 75.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,176 lb | 5,121 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 4,001 lb | 1,500 lb | X3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 6.0 in | X3 |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 6.3 s estimate | About the same |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | OPTIQ Sport RWD $51,500 | $200 |
| OPTIQ Luxury RWD $50,900 | X3 30 xDrive $51,300 | $400 |
Cost to run
OPTIQ costs $3,973 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | X3 | OPTIQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,650 | $52,695 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $654 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $3,927 |
| Total, 6 years | $60,595 | $56,622 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: X3 wins.
OPTIQ wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | OPTIQ | 51% |
| Power | OPTIQ | 19% |
| Space | X3 | 15% |
| Towing | X3 | 63% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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