0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing faster than a BMW M5?
It's a dead heat to 60 mph — the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing and the 2025 M5 are both quoted at 3.4 s (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
CT5-V Blackwing 0-60
3.4 s
Cadillac-claimed
M5 0-60
3.4 s
BMW-claimed
CT5-V Blackwing power
668 hp
RWD
M5 power
717 hp
AWD
CT5-V Blackwing vs M5: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 2025 BMW M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2022–present | 2025–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2022 model year | 2025 model year |
| Powertrain | 6.2L LT4 supercharged V8, 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Horsepower | 668 hp[1] | 717 hp[2] |
| Torque | 659 lb-ft[1] | 738 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | — | 5,390 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | — | 7.5 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.4 s[3]Cadillac-claimed · 2026 model year, per cadillac.com | 3.4 s[2]BMW-claimed |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | 200 mph[1]Cadillac-claimed · Stated as "around 200 mph". | 155 mph[2]BMW-claimed · electronically limited |
| Launch MSRP | $84,990[1]2022 base MSRP | $119,500[2]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
Tied: both are quoted at 3.4 seconds to 60 mph (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
The CT5-V Blackwing has the higher top speed: 200 mph vs 155 mph.
Why
The M5 drives all four wheels while the CT5-V Blackwing is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Cadillac CT5-V and BMW M5 versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: launched at $84,990 (2022 base MSRP).
- BMW M5: launched at $119,500 (2025 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing faster than a BMW M5?
It's a dead heat to 60 mph — the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing and the 2025 M5 are both quoted at 3.4 s (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing?
3.4 seconds (Cadillac-claimed, 2026 model year, per cadillac.com) for the 2022 model year, from 668 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M5?
3.4 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 717 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the CT5-V Blackwing or the M5?
The CT5-V Blackwing has the higher top speed: 200 mph vs 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the CT5-V Blackwing or the M5?
At launch, the 2022 CT5-V Blackwing started at $84,990 and the 2025 M5 at $119,500 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Motor1, “The 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Is The Most Powerful Cadillac Ever”, 2021-02-01.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The all-new 2025 BMW M5 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- 2026 CT5-V Blackwing | AWD Sedan Specifications | Cadillac — Cadillac. Accessed 2026-11-08.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new BMW M5 CS — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M5 Sedan — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.