Cadillac
CT5-V Blackwing
$98,900.00 starting MSRP
- 668 hp / 659 lb-ft
- Hand-built 6.2L supercharged V8
- 6-speed manual; 10-speed automatic available
- Performance score: 98
- Mod potential: 89
2026 CT5-V Blackwing vs 2027 BMW M3 Competition xDrive
Supercharged V8 American sedan meets turbo-six AWD German benchmark in a battle of character versus all-weather speed.
CURRENT VERDICT
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
The M3 xDrive is the easier year-round daily and launches harder. The Blackwing wins for V8 drama, manual availability, power, and old-school rear-drive character.
BMW
M3 Competition xDrive
$88,600.00 starting MSRP
- 523 hp / 479 lb-ft
- 3.0L BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-six
- 8-speed automatic
- Performance score: 96
- Mod potential: 96