BMW 530i vs Cadillac Seville
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 Cadillac Seville
Overview
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 530i | SLS |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,500 | $45,975 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $68,412 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $68,412 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $68,412 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 31 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 275 hp (best) |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 18.4 cu ft (best) | 15.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 977 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,041 lbs | 3,969 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in (best) | 5.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.9 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 199.2 in | 201 in (best) |
| Width | 74.8 in | 75 in (best) |
| Height | 59.6 in (best) | 55.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 530i530i | Cadillac SevilleSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 530i | Cadillac Seville |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 530i $60,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLS $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing) |