BMW 750Li vs Cadillac CT6 | TestDrive Showdown

We've been doing a few

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s over the last year, the first one was 7th series versus 7th series, then we did s-class versus 7th series, but one I never thought we'd do would be a Cadillac. versus a BMW, at least not when it comes to the full-size market, our

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today is in full-size luxury sedans. We have the 2018 Cadillac ct-6 platinum and the two that have been 17 BMW 750 Li X Drive. I know that. you're thinking the ct-6 isn't a long wheelbase vehicle, they don't even offer it, and yet it's only a little bit longer than the short wheelbase 7 series and then a little shorter than the 7 Series long wheelbase and there's actually quite a bit going on in the back seats of the Cadillac, so we think this is a very good matchup because really, with the 2017 model already being phased out, it's more affordable and competes quite a bit with this one, so let's show We tell you all about these cars, taking them in Drive and going over everything you need to know if you're looking for a full-size luxury sedan.

Before I started working on this episode, I posted a photo we took of these two cars. on reddit where one user said the Cadillac was essentially luxury but with compromises. I don't think that's the case with the CD 6. Both cars arrive at the same full-size luxury flagship destination, but they take different routes to get there, but before us. Let's start comparing everything we need to eliminate some cleaning tasks first, as we mentioned in the introduction, the ct-6 is longer than the g11 7 series with short wheelbase, but since there is no CT 6 l or CT 8 in this moment, we do it.

I agree that the short wheelbase version would be a better candidate for the showdown, however, we did not have that vehicle available for filming secondly. The optional BMW 7 Series has an MSRP of 134 thousand Canadian dollars, but is currently on sale for ninety. six thousand seven hundred because the dealer is trying to eliminate last year's demo models, which means the BMW costs less equipped than our CT six, but we don't want a repeat of the confusion of our BMW x3 vs. Mazda cx-5 showdown , so while the MSRP of the Series Seven is significantly higher. We're comparing a new 2018 Cadillac at full MSRP to the list price of the demo 2017 7 Series, as buyers in the segment would likely be looking at a downgrade from the 7 for the same price as the Cadillac.

Let's get to it, although on the outside both cars have a serious presence: the 7 Series dominates the ultimate driving machine mantra of BMW's heritage with the new Cadillac ct-6 with much more to prove that both cars have cameras 360 degree panoramic view in the front. and rear parking sensors automatic power trunks power folding mirrors full LED exterior lighting along with LED puddle and welcome lights, although the BMW has soft-close doors throughout, which can't be optional on the Cadillac, but the ct -6 has night vision with adaptive cruise control and is tilted outward to help. The interior is where things get very interesting.

Both cars have full leather interiors with heated steering wheels, color display screens, large navigation screens with Sirius XM radio and Apple Carplay, heated and ventilated seats, and massage around the power rear windows. panoramic glass sunroof and power reclining rear seats, but that's where the similarities end. BMW goes further to define what luxury is. The dual-zone front climate control has full independent control for both front occupants, allowing fan speed and direction to be adjusted specifically for each case. each zone, while the Cadillac can only change the temperature, BMW also has an ambient air package that fills the cabin with a pleasant feeling of your choice.

The iDrive system is easily the best with the large widescreen display featuring tons of vehicle controls and customization such as the fantastic ambient light and ambient light settings not found in the Cadillac, plus the design is more consistent with wood and leather found throughout, while the Cadillac uses multiple materials including wood perforated leather and carbon fiber, the rear seats also get some of the most comfortable seats with many more adjustment options Memory for the passenger seat and pillows in the headrests. The side window sunshades are also operated electrically rather than manually and the rear seat heater can be used at the same time as ventilation, for whatever reason. extra inches of legroom, which certainly comes in handy when you want to stretch out and relax in the back of the 7 Series, this

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feels like the rear seats are the focal point of the design process, ensuring that the rear passengers have the greatest comfort.

The experience is possible, but that's not to say the Cadillac ct-6 isn't luxurious - unlike the 7 Series, the Cadillac adds Android Auto to its infotainment mix along with HDMI inputs for viewing video content while parked , 4G LTE and Wi-Fi also allow you to connect an external device like a Roku or your Xbox if you want to watch TV or play Halo in the back seat when commuting to work, massaging seats also have more to choose from and feel more relaxing The more hardcore configurations found in the BMW's rear seat also offer dual 10-inch screens for rear passengers to watch TV or movies via the built-in Blu-ray player or via USB and HDMI.

Also for this price you get the Bose Pantera audio experience with 34 speakers for true home theater quality. the sound directed to each passenger seat is also very comfortable in the back of the seat e6 allows you to recline comfortably in any of the outer seats there is no ambient lighting and I know that is something that kills many of our viewers and even I like it The way the 7 Series lights up depends on your customization, but there are also a lot of mechanical differences between these two cars, not just the engines, but also the way each drives, so let's go out with the BMW first to see. how it feels. on the road, if you've been following our show for a while you know that we really try to do showdowns as often as possible, we can't do it with press vehicles because I only have one and only one person, so we take advantage of the opportunities we have, How to call BMW.

Sure my brother can tell them we want to drive his car and they say yes and we can do it, so I haven't driven the 7 Series in that long. I now have a Cadillac ct-6. It's a little harder for me to say what it's like to live with, but in this brief tour we've taken around here I have to say that the cars are very similar in a In many ways, the CT-6 has quite a bit of power. I know it has less than this, but still that 3-liter twin-turbo engine is quite notable considering it's smaller than the 4.4-liter twin-turbo found here, but there are a lot of them.

There's more going on with the BMW in terms of ride and performance. The BMW is much smoother, it just glides over bumps like nobody's business and the handling is almost go-kart-like, like you know the steering wheel is responding exactly where you want it. Take it, it really does feel firm and combined with that soft suspension it is simply an exceptional driving experience. I feel like the BMW also has more presence on the road, the Cadillac is very low to the ground and it's something that surprises me. but this one is actually more similar than the other BMW I've driven in that you ride a little higher, have good visibility of the road in front of you, and don't feel the ground. just like you do in the Cadillac, so you have a more traditional sedan driving experience.

Where is the Cadillac? It goes a little more in the sporty direction, so a couple more things: We have a head-up display on the front. It's not a good angle, it's a color screen, you can see what's going on. You have flap paddles here so you can flutter up and down the gears. I mean, I don't know how often you'll use it. the flappy paddles really, but they are there if you need them for whatever reason, but overall it's well laid out and gives you everything you really want in a car like this, you don't really need anything else and then wow!

Yes, getting onto the highway is not a problem at all, even those potholes are not that bad, you can slide over them in a car like this. Many people have been reviewing the cars we drive around. Watching as we drive past them, we park it in a parking lot. I'll see people looking, maybe curious to see what the car is, maybe curious to see how a 28 year old like me can afford a hundred and three. thousand dollar car, but either way this car gets a lot of attention and I know why it looks so good, it's not that traditional big bulky sedan that BMW and Mercedes have been making now.

I really feel like the Cadillac ct-6 has a sportier look. Oriented design and feel, you feel much closer to the ground and I must say I really enjoy the ride, it's smooth, it's comfortable, all four passengers can be comfortable whether you're sitting in the front or the back, but if we go down. It goes down almost instantly, those turbos kick in if you accelerate pretty fast, so it really helps to have that twin turbo set up instead of the traditional v6 or v8 because this car is significantly more affordable than the 7 Series, a base model

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. without any package the 2018 model costs around one hundred and sixteen thousand dollars, this fully loaded car with the three liter twin turbo platinum finish costs one hundred and three, so you are saving around $13,000 to get all the features of this car, but does the BMW have more and is it really more of an experience or the Cadillac.

Both full-size luxury sedans have plenty of amenities between them, but the Cadillac feels more like the latest tech gadget with some unique offerings—the 34-speaker Bose Panarea audio system is so much more. better than the stock Harman Kardon setup found in the Series 7, that's not to say the HK audio isn't good, we always prefer Harman Kardon over most other premium audio systems, but you have to spend another $4,900 to get Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround option on the 7 Series also works great with Cadillac's super cruise control in something we went into more detail in that car's featured episode.

It doesn't offer fully autonomous driving like Tesla, but it's innovative technology that Cadillac has over BMW right now. I really found myself enjoying driving the Cadillac ct-6, the comfort of its seats and massage functions, and the overall experience with the technology. . I think it's a stylish looking car that breaks the mold of what a complete car is. The size of the luxury flagship has to be the BMW 7 Series, which takes things to the extreme by comparison, but also costs significantly more than the Cadillac. The badge helps drive that cost up, but also the little details that can be found throughout it really are up there with the latest.

For the title of driving machine, it is difficult to choose one as the winner because our matchup is very complicated when it comes to setting the price. The 2017 BMW is a year older and is a showcase of the new CT-6, although some changes have been made with the 2018. G12 7-series If our budget was limited to one hundred and twenty thousand Canadian dollars, I would absolutely choose the Cadillac CT-6 fully loaded platinum instead of the base model BMW 750 Li When you buy these cars, few people walk into the dealership at this level and pay cash for a car like This they rent you a 48 month lease for the CT six with 20,000 miles a year, which costs fifteen hundred and fifty dollars a month, while that the same retail BMW terms are twenty-one hundred and twenty-six, no matter how the CT is divided.

Six offers many of those luxuries for a fraction of the price, but if I'm honest and I always grab that Seven Series demo in a heartbeat for ninety-six grand, you really can't go wrong as long as it's under warranty, the fact That this car can be marked down so low is incredible for someone looking to get an incredible deal. I still think about both cars and long after we delivered them, but the BMW is still special to me, maybe it's because I already have a 7 Series or maybe that ambient lighting really has an effect on me, but there's no denying that the 750 Li is a truly excellent vehicle.

Kudos to Cadillac for bringing back American luxury and also to BMW for makinga car that can depreciate so much before it even leaves the dealership. It's a good time to be alive thanks for watching this test drive showdown episode on the 2017 BMW 750 li X Drive and the 2018 Cadillac ct-6 platinum. As always, your support helps make the test drive possible with your comments and sharing them. On sites like Facebook and Reddit we invite you to subscribe to our channel for more content like this and join me on places like Twitter and Instagram to see what we're up to long before we publish these episodes, which of these luxury flags of full size?

Boats you would choose and why leave a comment below and tell us what you think until next time, take care.