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Hi Member's, if you were buying one of the below (after you hit the Lotto) Which one would you buy ?

2013 BMW M5 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V- Comparison Test


Forced-induction fisticuffs, with combatants from America and Germany.

By Shaun Bailey / Photos by Brian Blades
June 20, 2012

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This time, however, we’ve skipped inviting the pro drivers in favor of driving ourselves. We wrangled up the first manual-transmission BMW M5 in the U.S. and took it to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, where the CTS-V—now in its fourth year—stoically waited to get its clock cleaned. Turnabout is fair play, and the boys at Cadillac know it; it’s put up or shut up with these two. As icing on the cake, we did some back-road driving and then performed acceleration testing on the 7-speed MDCT-equipped M5 for good measure. On track, it’s all about the 6-speed manuals and an apples-to-apples comparison brawl that left these two blacker and bluer than when they arrived. ...Continued...

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</TD><TD width=70>Points</TD><TD width=100>2013 BMW M5</TD><TD width=100>2012 Cadillac CTS-V</TD></TR><TR><TD>0-60 mph</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>29.3</TD></TR><TR><TD>0–1/4 mile</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>29.5</TD></TR><TR><TD>Slalom</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>29.8</TD></TR><TR><TD>Skidpad</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>29.1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Braking, 60–0 mph</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>29.7</TD></TR><TR><TD>Braking, 80–0 mph</TD><TD>30 pts</TD><TD>30.0</TD><TD>30.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Fuel economy, EPA</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>20.0</TD><TD>16.9</TD></TR><TR><TD>SUBTOTAL</TD><TD>200 pts</TD><TD>200.0</TD><TD>194.3</TD></TR><TR><TD>





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</TD></TR><TR><TD id=heading colSpan=4>SUBJECTIVE</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=4>Subjective ratings based on points awarded in each of 12 categories by editors and scored based on a proportional scale.</TD></TR><TR><TD>Driving excitement</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>17.9</TD><TD>20.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Engine</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>20.0</TD><TD>18.9</TD></TR><TR><TD>Gearbox</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>17.9</TD><TD>20.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Steering</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>16.8</TD><TD>20.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Brakes</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>17.9</TD><TD>20.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Ride</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>20.0</TD><TD>16.8</TD></TR><TR><TD>Handling</TD><TD>20 pts</TD><TD>16.7</TD><TD>20.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Exterior styling</TD><TD>15 pts</TD><TD>13.4</TD><TD>15.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>Interior styling</TD><TD>15 pts</TD><TD>15.0</TD><TD>14.1</TD></TR><TR><TD>Seats</TD><TD>10 pts</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>7.4</TD></TR><TR><TD>Ergonomics/ controls</TD><TD>10 pts</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>9.4</TD></TR><TR><TD>Luggage space</TD><TD>10 pts</TD><TD>10.0</TD><TD>8.9</TD></TR><TR><TD>SUBTOTAL</TD><TD>200 pts</TD><TD>185.6</TD><TD>190.5</TD></TR><TR><TD>





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</TD></TR><TR><TD id=heading colSpan=4>POINTS STANDINGS</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=4>Points based on a proportional scale, independent of price. </TD></TR><TR><TD>Total Points</TD><TD>400 pts</TD><TD>385.6</TD><TD>384.8</TD></TR><TR><TD>FINAL STANDINGS</TD><TD>





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</TD></TR><TR><TD id=heading colSpan=4>STANDINGS, PRICE DEPENDENT</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=4>Points based on a proportional scale; points range based on percentage of top price. </TD></TR><TR><TD>Price as tested</TD><TD>200 pts</TD><TD>186.8</TD><TD>200.0</TD></TR><TR><TD>





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</TD><TD>$97,047</TD><TD>$71,505 </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Price-sensitive total points</TD><TD>572.4</TD><TD>584.8</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Price-sensitive standings</TD><TD>2</TD><TD>1</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

In My Opinion
On the track, the Cadillac CTS-V hits all the right notes—good power, livelier chassis and steering feel. That is until you look at the lap times and realize that the BMW M5 is much faster, and achieves that speed in a more civilized manner. This is even more evident on the road, where the M5’s ride is daily-commute friendly and the CTS-V beats you up a bit. My overall pick goes to the M5.
—Patrick Hong
Executive Editor
The M5 is the best-handling 7 Series BMW has ever made. Yeah, I know it’s a 5 Series, but it’s just so big, and soft, and comfortable and stomping fast. It’s high-performance luxury at its pinnacle, and for that reason I’ll take the CTS-V. It’s a sports sedan like the previous-generation BMW M5, where driver interaction and enjoyment take precedence over passenger comfort and isolation.
—Shaun Bailey
Associate Engineering Editor
 
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The M5 may have edged out the CTS-V, but the point spread is so miniscule it could be chalked up to driver experience or atmosphere/track conditions. I'll keep the extra $25,000+ in my pocket and go with the CTS-V. Enjoy being back on top while you can BMW. I'm sure it won't be long until you see nothing but the tail lights of the CTS-V again.

 
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BTW 'Space - Is the 'VT-V' (check poll) a new model I'm not aware of?
 
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Love to have a cts-v
 
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I like the M5 better its a beast but if it were a V wagon vs the M5 id take the wagon
 
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I'd buy the M5 - I like the styling of the BMW better and I have driven an M3 & a 335i and they are a blast to drive.
 
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