2018 BMW 5 Series vs. 2018 Cadillac CTS

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What is the main difference between 5 Series and CTS?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price and horsepower. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2018 Cadillac CTS, which is $6,355 less than the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW 5 Series. And finally, the 2018 CTS has a more powerful engine than the 2018 5 Series. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$52,650
$46,295
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
248 hp
268 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.0 sec
4.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
27 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
83.7 in
80.8 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.5 in
72.2 in
Length
Length
194.6 in
195.5 in
Height
Height
58.2 in
57.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
117.1 in
114.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
99.3 ft2
98 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
40.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.4 in
45.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
56.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
37.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.5 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.9 in
54.8 in

Costs

2018 BMW 5 Series

2018 Cadillac CTS

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600 - $3,050
$2,400 - $2,900
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$389 (2018 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan)
$639 (2018 Cadillac CTS Sedan 4dr Sdn 2.0L Turbo RWD)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$19,604 - $20,054
$29,403 - $29,903
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