Comparison

BMW i5 vs Cadillac Lyriq

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Cadillac Lyriq 295 mi vs 326 mi
Best value Cadillac Lyriq $67,100 vs $64,115
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 34 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Lyriq 3.6 vs 6.4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Cadillac Lyriq
326 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Lyriq
$197/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 368 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Lyriq
95.5 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Cadillac Lyriq
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) LYRIQ
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $64,115
Range 295 mi 326 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 368 Wh/mi • 2.72 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 107.5 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 205 kW 255 kW
AC max 11 kW 12 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 34 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 74.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 90 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 197 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 118 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 28 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 3,501 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Cadillac Lyriq if you want the longer rated range (326 mi vs 295 mi).
  • Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 34 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Lyriq looks better ($197/mi vs $227/mi).

Weighted verdict

Cadillac Lyriq has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).

BMW i53.6 Cadillac Lyriq6.4 205 kW33 min 255 kW34 min

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