Comparison
BMW i5 vs Cadillac Vistiq
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Cadillac Vistiq 295 mi vs 305 mi
Best value BMW i5 $67,100 vs $78,000
Faster charging BMW i5 33 min vs 42 min
Weighted profile BMW i5 7.6 vs 2.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Cadillac Vistiq
305 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
BMW i5
$227/mi vs $256/mi
Charging winner
BMW i5
33 min vs 42 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i5
322 Wh/mi vs 393 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Cadillac Vistiq
110 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i5 | Cadillac Vistiq |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Standard |
| MSRP (USD) | $67,100 | $78,000 |
| Range | 295 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh | 393 Wh/mi • 2.54 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 81.2 kWh | 107.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 205 kW | 200 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 12 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 33 min | 42 min |
| Roadtrip score | 68.9 | 59.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 80 mi | 68 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 227 $/mi | 256 $/mi |
| Top speed | 120 mph | 131 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 4,409 lb | 5,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Cadillac Vistiq if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 295 mi).
- Choose BMW i5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 42 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i5 looks better ($227/mi vs $256/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.6 vs 2.4).
BMW i57.6 Cadillac Vistiq2.4 205 kW33 min 200 kW42 min
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