Cadillac CT5 vs Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing

The CT5 is Cadillac’s midsize luxury sedan, positioned above the CT4 and competing against the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It carries over unchanged for 2024, but is due for a refresh for the 2025 model year.

Verdict: The CT5 is a multitalented luxury sedan that’s also a decent value.

In the modern car market, you can seemingly have it all. An efficient SUV that also corners like a sports car? Got it. A luxury pickup with massaging seats and tons of towing capacity? Done. But this cake-and-eat-it-too philosophy may have started with the performance-luxury sedan. A low-slung saloon that can carry five passengers but also negotiate sharp corners and deliver blistering acceleration. This concept may have started with brands like BMW, but others have gotten in on the fun, and the 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is proof that General Motors understood the assignment.

The Blackwing name is now the highest performance tier for Cadillac, and that’s what the brand does best. Though its luxury credentials are lacking compared to segment-defining cars like the BMW M3, the handling and acceleration exhibited by the CT4-V Blackwing outweigh any shortcomings. But is the trade-off the right mix for you? Read on to find out.