Looking to get a new daily driver. I am trying to decide between the new 556HP supercharged Cadillac CTS-V and the 500HP V10 BMW M5. I have not driven either car yet. A friend has the M5 and I will have a chance in the near future to test drive it. I also know where there is a CTS-V for sale that I should be able to test drive.

At this point I would say it is down to these two cars. Let me know your thoughts or comparisons.

 

What's your commute like?
Can't comment on the Caddy, but I had an M5 and it was a great car in almost every respect but the fuel consumption. Absolutely horrendous. Under NO circumstances should most/if not all SUV's get better gas mileage than a 4 door sedan

Not saying a DD should have the fuel economy of a Civic or Prius, but average 10mpg is irritating to say the least.

 

While I am a big fan of BMW, I am more a fan of a fun well sorted car (of any kind). For the money the Cadillac is pretty awesome, but the M5 is well, an M5. I guess the price disparity hasnt escaped you, but since you seem to like big HP and want 4 doors, why not an AMG Merc? A guy in my neighborhood has a CTS-V and aside from the questionable tint job, its a really nice car. The seats alone are worth the price of admission.

 

MPG is not a real concern - but 10 mpg is pretty horrendous. Is it really that bad. Is that normal driving or spirited driving?

Price is not main concern but I am not looking to get into a $125k+ car either. Family 4 door w/ HP.

 

Really depends on the heaviness of your right foot. I honestly got about 12mpg and I drove like a grandma most of the time Friends with more of a lead foot got as bad as 8-9 (and this was NOT on track). Expect 10-12 on average.
MPG was not a big concern for me either. At least not monetarily. But when you're looking for a gas station at least twice a week, it's downright annoying.

 

m5 all the way, i cant respect no american car, euro all the way baby!!!!!!!!!

 

Now there is a good open minded opinion.

Any reason for the complete lack of respect?

 

ok except for the z06, i forgot about those..... i take it back atomicz........

 

No worries. IMHO - The Z is a great car.

I know some Porsche guys who would not be caught dead in my Z. They are entitled to their opinions as well.

I have driven Porsches, BMW's, Merc's and many other foreign cars. The only foreign car I have only owned previously is a Honda.
We are all young and poor at some point. I am open minded about all cars. That is why I am looking at the BMW and the caddy.

 

Eric,
I had Kevin from Imola Motorsport's M5 for a couple of weeks. That car is awesome (And will eventually replace my M3 DD). I can arrange for a test drive of that one if you want. Let me know. I'm sure the caddy is cool, but the M5 is fantastic IMO.

 

I just sat in a regular CTV and i must say the interior took a few steps towards the better, but still overall and not because i have one but i'd pick the M5, even if it's a tick or two slower than the CTS-V

 

Luis - That would be great. Thanks

 

The mpg (and the abysmal SMG) are the reasons I got rid of mine after just 90 days. I RARELY "got on it" and averaged 10.5 mpg.

I highly recommend you test drive one to test out the SMG tranny before even beating your brains out a second longer. You may love it....I surely didn't.

Having said that, I love the looks of it and the combined power/luxury.

I'd look at a 550 with sport pkg.

 

Hey your in MN you should get an 94 subaru awd and drive it till the wheels fall off,they run for ever,hey dont be too proud You already drive a big dog car

 

i just got rid of my m5, an 08, just didnt do it for me

great car and all, and a bargain now for what you get

the gas mileage does stink, the motor is wonderful if u change the exhaust

drive them both

there have been reviews and comparisons on m5board.com

most people like the m5 and dont see the caddy as refined, eps if u r looking at used m5 prices now

good luck