Comparison
BMW i5 vs Cadillac Optiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Optiq 295 mi vs 317 mi
Best value Cadillac Optiq $67,100 vs $50,900
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Cadillac Optiq 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Optiq
317 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Cadillac Optiq
$161/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Cadillac Optiq
321 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Cadillac Optiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $50,900 |
| Range | 295 mi | 317 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 321 Wh/mi • 3.12 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 90 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 64.1 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 74 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 161 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 26 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 1,499 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Optiq if you want the longer rated range (317 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Cadillac Optiq looks better ($161/mi vs $227/mi).
Weighted verdict
Cadillac Optiq has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
BMW i54.8 Cadillac Optiq5.2 205 kW33 min 150 kW40 min
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