Cadillac CT4 vs BMW M

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.

2020–2026

Cadillac CT4

Compact Cars · 52 configurations

27mpg combined (best)
All Cadillac CT4 specs

2015–2027

BMW M

Subcompact Cars · 236 configurations

26mpg combined (best)
All BMW M specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricCadillac CT4BMW M
Best combined MPG27 mpg26 mpg
Best city MPG23 mpg23 mpg
Best highway MPG34 mpg32 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,800$2,900
Lowest CO2 output327 g/mi264 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S10)Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumPremium and Electricity, Premium
EPA classCompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Years covered2020–20262015–2027
Configurations on record52236

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

CT4 vs M: common questions

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

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 CT4 and M offer?

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

Are they in the same vehicle class?

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

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