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 availableRange 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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