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BMW X4 vs Cadillac XT5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2025 BMW X4

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2026 Cadillac XT5

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Overview

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
Selected trimxDrive30iLuxury
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20252026

Pricing & market

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
MSRP$55,300$44,300 (best)
Lowest listing price$19,800$13,530 (best)
Median listing price$33,117 (best)$50,781
Highest listing price$43,781 (best)$66,534
For sale now839 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
Combined MPG24 MPG24 MPG
City MPG21 MPG22 MPG (best)
Highway MPG27 MPG29 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17.2 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
Horsepower248 hp (best)235 hp
Torque258 lb-ft258 lb-ft
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume50.5 cu ft63 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity—1,000 lbs (best)
Payload1,010 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,178 lbs3,915 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8 in (best)—
Wheelbase112.8 in (best)112 in
Length187.6 in189.6 in (best)
Width75.5 in (best)74.9 in
Height63.8 in66.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBMW X4xDrive30iCadillac XT5Luxury
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

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.

TrimBMW X4Cadillac XT5
1

xDrive30i

$55,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Luxury

$44,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

M40i

$66,700 MSRP

Luxury

$46,300 MSRP

3

X4 M SUV

$79,100 MSRP

Premium Luxury

$52,900 MSRP

4—

Premium Luxury

$54,900 MSRP

5—

Sport

$62,100 MSRP

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BMW X4 vs Cadillac XT5 FAQ

Which is better: 2025 BMW X4 or 2026 Cadillac XT5?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 BMW X4 vs 2026 Cadillac XT5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2025 BMW X4 or 2026 Cadillac XT5?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Cadillac XT5 starts lower at $44,300. Live BMW X4 listings start at $19,800. Live Cadillac XT5 listings start at $13,530.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 BMW X4 or 2026 Cadillac XT5?
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (44,300).
Which has better horsepower: 2025 BMW X4 or 2026 Cadillac XT5?
The 2025 BMW X4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (473).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 BMW X4 or 2026 Cadillac XT5?
The 2026 Cadillac XT5 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 BMW X4 vs 2026 Cadillac XT5?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT5 (5/5 NHTSA overall).