2021 BMW X5 vs 2022 Cadillac XT6

2021 BMW X5

2022 Cadillac XT6

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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle	16	22	$77,505	$82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	26	$55,740	$59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$57,880	$61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$61,320	$65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$98,245	$105,100

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AWD 4-Door Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XT6 AWD 4-Door Luxury	21	26	$48,065	$50,595
XT6 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	18	25	$52,245	$54,995
XT6 AWD 4-Door Sport	18	25	$55,380	$58,295
XT6 FWD 4-Door Luxury	21	27	$46,165	$48,595
XT6 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury	19	26	$50,345	$52,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$77,505

$48,065

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,800

$50,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1380 / month

$843 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease.

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is a stylish, spacious crossover, but it does little to make a strong impression.

TCC Likes

Beautiful interior
Spacious cabin
Standard 12.3-inch touchscreen

Spacious inside
V-6 power
Optional Super Cruise, eventually

TCC Dislikes

Expensive top trims
Dizzying number of options
Cramped third row

Blah rear end
Underwhelming interior design
Laggard base engine

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Sport Utility Vehicles

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.8

41.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

39.8

Third Leg Room (in)

29.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

149.9

Third Hip Room (in)

39.5

Third Head Room (in)

37.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

Second Hip Room (in)

55.7

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.3

198.5

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

69.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

66.2

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

112.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

66.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.65

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

72.3

78.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

33.9

12.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

33.9

43.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.9

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

22.0

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Electric Power Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

38.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QMV

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P235/65R18

Rear Tire Order Code

QMV

Front Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P235/65R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5260

4565

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

258 @ 1500-4000

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

4.4 L/268

2.0L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

523 @ 5500

235 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

M3G

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

2.44^

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.44^

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

4.69^

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.75^

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.47

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

3.01^

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.92^

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

1.00^

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

2.96^

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.31^

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62^

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Cadillac XT6

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

Sport Utility Vehicle

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

9.9

7.7

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

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

2021 BMW X5

2021 BMW X5 available; 2022s orderable
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Rebate: Up to $2,000 APR Credit
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months

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