Cadillac CT5 vs Lexus ES Hybrid (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,200
- CT5: 16 hp more, 2.1 s quicker to 60.
- ES Hybrid: $2,200 cheaper, 20 mpg better.
- Each wins 3 of 8 measures.
| Measure | CT5 | ES Hybrid | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,995 | $48,795 | ES Hybrid |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 221 hp | CT5 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 46 mpg | ES Hybrid |
| Cargo, max | 11.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 11.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 37.9 in | 40.7 in | ES Hybrid |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | CT5 |
| Length | 193.8 in | 202.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 75.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,802 lb | 4,636 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 8.5 s estimate | CT5 |
| 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 Premium Luxury RWD $49,200 | ES Hybrid ES 350h Premium FWD $49,700 | $500 |
| ES Hybrid ES 350e Premium FWD $47,500 | CT5 Premium Luxury RWD $49,200 | $1,700 |
Cost to run
ES Hybrid costs $6,053 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT5 | ES Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $50,995 | $48,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $835 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $5,009 |
| Total, 6 years | $59,857 | $53,804 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: ES Hybrid wins.
CT5 wins if MPG weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ES Hybrid | 4% |
| MPG | ES Hybrid | 43% |
| Power | CT5 | 7% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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