BMW M vs Cadillac CT4

The Cadillac CT4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the BMW M, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.

Across 4 measured categories, the Cadillac CT4 leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2027

BMW M

Subcompact Cars · 236 configurations

26mpg combined (best)
All BMW M specs

2020–2026

Cadillac CT4

Compact Cars · 52 configurations

27mpg combined (best)
All Cadillac CT4 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricBMW MCadillac CT4
Best combined MPG26 mpg27 mpg
Best city MPG23 mpg23 mpg
Best highway MPG32 mpg34 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,900$2,800
Lowest CO2 output264 g/mi327 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild HybridSIDI
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7)Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S10)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremium and Electricity, PremiumPremium
EPA classSubcompact CarsCompact Cars
Years covered2015–20272020–2026
Configurations on record23652

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

M vs CT4: common questions

Which is better on gas, the BMW M or the Cadillac CT4?

The Cadillac CT4 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 27 mpg combined versus 26 mpg for the BMW M, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Cadillac CT4 runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,900 for the BMW M — a difference of roughly $100 per year.

What engines do the M and CT4 offer?

BMW M: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Cadillac CT4: SIDI.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the BMW M as Subcompact Cars and the Cadillac CT4 as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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