Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs Lexus LS (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,415
- CT5-V Blackwing: 1.4 in more front legroom.
- LS: 5.1 cu ft more cargo, 1.0 in more rear legroom.
- LS wins 2 of 6 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT5-V Blackwing | LS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,695 | $99,280 | About the same |
| Horsepower | N/A | 416 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 442 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | N/A | 21 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | 17.0 cu ft | LS |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 16.9 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 38.9 in | LS |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.0 in | CT5-V Blackwing |
| Length | 193.8 in | 206.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,123 lb | 4,905 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 4.6 s tested | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | $1,070 |
| LS 500 Heritage Edition AWD $97,830 | CT5-V Blackwing CT5-V Blackwing RWD $98,900 | $1,070 |
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 | CT5-V Blackwing | LS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $100,695 | $99,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $110,251 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: LS wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | LS | 30% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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