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GWM WEY 05 vs Cadillac OPTIQ comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Cadillac OPTIQ?

GWM WEY 05 vs Cadillac OPTIQ: Key differences

GWM WEY 05

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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Cadillac OPTIQ

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  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

GWM WEY 05 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 51,300 £ , while the Cadillac OPTIQ costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,372 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac OPTIQ offers clearly more range – reaching up to 425 km, about 267 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

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 GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Cadillac OPTIQ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers considerably more torque with 847 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 367 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, Cadillac OPTIQ is only slightly lighter – 2,376 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 34 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers moderately more boot space – 500 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac OPTIQ carries clearly more – 524 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac OPTIQ shows a few small advantages 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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Cadillac OPTIQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 304 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 425 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
425 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
2,376 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
443 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,912 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
524 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
224 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Cadillac
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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