Cadillac CT5 vs Lexus ES350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Lexus ES350
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Luxury | 350 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,600 | $42,040 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (best) | 15.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 302 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 267 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 3.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 11.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,663 lbs (best) | 3,690 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 116 in (best) | 113 in |
| Length | 193.8 in | 195.9 in (best) |
| Width | 74.1 in (best) | 73.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in (best) | 56.9 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury | Lexus ES350350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | Cadillac CT5 | Lexus ES350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Luxury $48,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 350 $42,040 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $49,600 MSRP | 350 F SPORT Design $46,625 MSRP |
| 3 | V $57,600 MSRP | 350 Luxury $47,210 MSRP |
| 4 | V Blackwing $97,600 MSRP | 350 F SPORT Handling $48,500 MSRP |
| 5 | — | 350 Ultra Luxury $50,930 MSRP |