BMW 640i vs Cadillac ELR
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Cadillac ELR
Overview
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 640i | Base |
| Body style | Convertible | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | plug-in hybrid |
| Model year | 2018 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86,700 | $65,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | — | 85 MPGe (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 9.3 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 315 hp (best) | 149 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft (best) | 10.5 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,250 lbs | 4,065 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.4 in (best) | 106.1 in |
| Length | 192.8 in (best) | 186 in |
| Width | 74.6 in (best) | 72.7 in |
| Height | 53.7 in | 55.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 640i640i | Cadillac ELRBase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 640i | Cadillac ELR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 640i $86,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $65,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |