You’re ready for a new car. After years of transporting your kids in a family-sized vehicle, you're prepared to upgrade to a luxury sedan. You've been mulling over the Cadillac CT5 and the BMW 5 Series because of their refinement, effortless performance, and premium comfort. All you have to do now is decide between these two sophisticated sedans.
To help Muncie, Yorktown, and Woodland Park, IN, drivers like you, our All American Cadillac team has put together this Cadillac CT5 vs. BMW 5 Series comparison. Dive in to unveil your new on-road companion.
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Although the days of chauffeuring your kids are long over, you still desire a reliable car. After all, making it home safe and sound is equally as important as the memories you make. Both the CT5 and the 5 Series come equipped with driver assistance; however, one midsize luxury sedan goes above and beyond to supply greater peace of mind.
Each sedan has a standard safety suite to help keep you out of harm's way and to boost your confidence behind the wheel. The Cadillac and the BMW even have a few brand-specific versions of these standard safety features in common:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Forward Collision Alert
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
As you drive, these systems will monitor your surroundings to ensure you always make safe strides. Ultimately, they add a layer of protection while increasing your peace of mind on life’s unpredictable roadways.
The Cadillac CT5 has many more standard driver-assistance systems than the BMW 5 Series. Many monitoring features can function as awareness-boosting technologies or teaching tools when a less-experienced driver takes the wheel. These features include:
- Buckle to Drive
- Driver Attention Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Teen Driver
- Safety Alert Seat
All these features are designed to help keep you alert and aware, promote distraction-free driving, encourage good driving habits, and prepare you for the unexpected. Besides Enhanced Automatic Collision Notification, the BMW doesn't offer similar monitoring features.
One thing will always be true: Sedans are versatile and can serve many types of drivers. Luxury sedans like the Cadillac CT5 and the BMW 5 Series take this notion up a notch by focusing their cabins around you and your comfort. Which one will be your mobile oasis?
The seats in the 5 Series come standardly adorned in a Veganza leatherette textile. Meanwhile, the CT5 puts you in the actual lap of luxury with its leather seating surfaces. Both models provide heated front seats, although those in the Cadillac include a massage function for a truly premium experience.
The CT5 and the 5 Series each include LED ambient lighting to customize your sedan’s interior and set the mood to align with your driving style or the occasion. Although the BMW provides multiple shades, the Cadillac takes it to the next level with an incredible range of 126 amazing colors.
In addition to top-notch amenities, the true indicator of a luxury model is having plenty of space to be fully comfortable. The Cadillac CT5 and the BMW 5 Series offer similar amounts of headroom in both rows. Still, drivers and passengers of all sizes may prefer the CT5 thanks to its extra legroom.
- Cadillac CT5 Legroom (front/rear): 42.4/37.9 inches
- BMW 5 Series Legroom (front/rear): 41.3/37 inches
Additional legroom is always welcome, especially when stretching out during longer commutes.
The Cadillac CT5 and the BMW 5 Series put you at the forefront of innovation. Their state-of-the-art cockpits, infotainment suites, and enhanced amenities give you a first-row seat to automotive advancement.
To the right of the steering wheel, you’ll find large central displays in the CT5 and the 5 Series. Both screens provide direct access to your favorite apps, like navigation, music libraries, streaming services, text messaging, and more. The BMW equips a 14.9-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, which is impressive on its own—until you compare it to the Cadillac CT5’s 33-inch advanced LED display with Google built-in compatibility.
How do you queue up your favorite apps in a pinch? Pair your phone with wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, or Bluetooth® in either model. Plus, with standard wireless charging, you can keep your devices fully powered in the Cadillac or the BMW without the clutter of cords.
A bonus of driving a luxury sedan is how music, podcasts, and audiobooks sound through its audio systems. The BMW 5 Series includes a Harman Kardon® Premium Sound System with 12 speakers.
On the other hand, the Cadillac CT5 standardly provides a Premium Surround Sound 15-speaker audio system. You’ll enjoy a truly immersive listening experience, ensuring every note and every syllable is crystal-clear.
The CT5 and the 5 Series make it easy to meet your upgraded needs when driving around Muncie, Yorktown, or Woodland Park, IN. However, we believe the Cadillac is the winner, with more standard safety features, comfort benefits, and advanced technologies.
If you agree and want to get behind the wheel of the CT5, schedule a test drive with All American Cadillac today. Today is the day to begin the next chapter and elevate your driving experience.
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