2020 BMW 5-Series vs 2020 Cadillac CT5

2020 BMW 5-Series

2020 Cadillac CT5

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 530i Sedan	25	33	$50,625	$53,900
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	24	31	$52,765	$56,200
5 Series 540i Sedan	22	30	$55,790	$59,450
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	22	29	$57,930	$61,750
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	18	25	$71,785	$76,650
M5 Competition Sedan	15	21	$102,800	$110,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,010	$102,700

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4-Door Sedan Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT5 4-Door Sedan Luxury	23	32	$35,234	$36,895
CT5 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury	23	32	$38,863	$40,695
CT5 4-Door Sedan Sport	23	32	$39,818	$41,695
CT5 4-Door Sedan V-Series	18	26	$45,548	$47,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,625

$35,234

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,900

$36,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$898 / month

$615 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW 5-Series is the goldilocks mid-sizer with a roundel on the hood: comfortable, powerful, and luxurious.

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 improves upon the agile CTS and at a substantially lower price.

TCC Likes

Handsome interior
Great powertrains
Excellent safety scorecard

New look for Cadillac
Strong turbocharged powertrains
Quick-shifting 10-speed automatic

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive quickly
Conservative exterior
Small electric range (530e)

Divisive exterior style
Does it have enough to sway luxury buyers?
Will it be a good size for U.S. shoppers?

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

23 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

56.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

37.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

116

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

193.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

11.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QBC

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

245/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBC

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

3659

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

237 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SIDI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

258 @ 1500-4000

Engine Order Code

LSY

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.15

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.85

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.87

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.99

Trans Order Code

2TE

MHS

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.80

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.28

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

2.85

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Cadillac CT5

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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