Compare the2025 Cadillac CelestiqVS 2025 BMW i7

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Cadillac Celestiq are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW i7 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Celestiq. But it costs extra on the i7.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Celestiq helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The i7 doesn’t offer a night vision system.

The Cadillac Celestiq’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the BMW i7 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Celestiq and the i7 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Celestiq 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than BMW covers the i7. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the i7 ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 62 percent more Cadillac dealers than there are BMW dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Celestiq’s warranty.

The Celestiq’s electric motors produces 206 more horsepower (655 vs. 449) and 167 lbs.-ft. more torque (646 vs. 479) than the i7 eDrive50’s standard electric motor. The Celestiq’s electric motors produces 119 more horsepower (655 vs. 536) and 97 lbs.-ft. more torque (646 vs. 549) than the i7 xDrive60’s standard electric motors. The Celestiq’s electric motors produces 5 more horsepower (655 vs. 650) than the i7 M70’s standard electric motors.

The Celestiq can travel longer on a full charge than the i7 on a full charge:

For better traction, the Celestiq has larger tires than the i7 (285/35R23 vs. 245/50R19). The Celestiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the i7 (285/35R23 vs. 255/45R20).

The Celestiq’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the i7’s standard 50 series tires. The Celestiq’s optional tires have a lower 35 series profile than the i7’s optional 40 series front tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Celestiq has standard 22-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch wheels are standard on the i7. The Celestiq’s optional 23-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels optional on the i7.

The Celestiq has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The i7 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires standard on the Celestiq can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The i7 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Celestiq’s wheelbase is 3.6 inches longer than on the i7 (130.2 inches vs. 126.6 inches).

The Celestiq has .9 inches more front headroom, 4.6 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more rear headroom and 2.3 inches more rear shoulder room than the i7.

The Celestiq’s standard oscillating air vents move back and forth and distribute air evenly inside the vehicle, making everyone more comfortable. The i7 doesn’t offer oscillating vents.