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Cadillac Lyriq vs BMW i4 comparison

Compare performance (615 HP vs 601 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 49,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or BMW i4?

Cadillac Lyriq vs BMW i4: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

  • barely more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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BMW i4

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW i4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,400 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,771 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i4 is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW i4 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 613 km, about 83 km more than the Cadillac Lyriq.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers barely more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the BMW i4 takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers marginally more torque with 880 Nm compared to 795 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW i4 is visibly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 643 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers visibly more boot space – 588 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries only slightly more – 487 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i4 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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i4

BMW i4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 514 - 613 km
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The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Marco
23 Apr 2026, 14:56:19

Amazing car with enormous torque, equipment and driving experience, at an acceptable fuel consumption.

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Cadillac Lyriq
BMW i4

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
49,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Electric Range
514 - 613 km
Battery Capacity
102 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
5,005 mm
Length
-
Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,623 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,687 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 487 kg
Payload
445 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Power HP
286 - 601 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 6 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
400 - 795 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Power kW
210 - 442 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Cadillac Lyriq have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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