Compare the2026 BMW i7VS 2025 Cadillac Celestiq

The i7’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Celestiq doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The i7 has standard Active Front Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Front Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Celestiq doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The i7 has standard PostCrash iBrake, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Celestiq doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

The BMW i7’s optionalSurround View is available with washers for its front and rear cameras, ensuring crystal-clear visibility in any weather condition. Conversely, the Cadillac Celestiq only offers a rear camera washer, which may not provide the same level of all-weather performance.

Both the i7 and the Celestiq 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, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The i7’s corrosion warranty is 6 years longer than the Celestiq’s (12 vs. 6 years).

BMW pays for scheduled maintenance on the i7 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. BMW will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Cadillac only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Celestiq.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that BMW vehicles are better in initial quality than Cadillac vehicles. With 4 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks BMW higher than Cadillac.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that BMW vehicles are more reliable than Cadillac vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks BMW 13 places higher in reliability than Cadillac.

The i7 M70’s standard electric motors produces 165 lbs.-ft. more torque (811 vs. 646) than the Celestiq’s electric motors.

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

The i7 has a standard locking charge port which locks and unlocks with the power locks. The Celestiq doesn’t have a locking charge port. A locking charge port prevents tampering and damage.

For better stopping power the i7’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Celestiq:

The BMW i7 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 700 to 1250 pounds less than the Cadillac Celestiq.

The i7 is 5 inches shorter than the Celestiq, making the i7 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The i7 is 5.1 inches narrower than the Celestiq, making the i7 easier to handle and maneuver in traffic.

The i7 has standard seating for 5 passengers; the Celestiq can only carry 4.

The i7 has 1.4 inches more front shoulder room and 4.1 inches more rear legroom than the Celestiq.

With its sedan body style and remote trunk release lockout, the i7 offers cargo security. The Celestiq’s hatchback body style defeats cargo security.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the i7’s trunk can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Celestiq doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its liftgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the i7 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for brake fluid replacement and vehicle inspections based on odometer mileage. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Cadillac doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Celestiq.

The i7 has a standard heads-up display that projects speed, warning, navigation instruction and incoming text message readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Celestiq doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The i7 is equipped with both FM and AM stereo radios, offering access to more content and better coverage than the Celestiq, which solely provides FM radio. With AM radio, you can enjoy a wider variety of stations featuring news, talk shows, sports commentary, native language programing, automated traffic guidance, and emergency broadcasts. AM waves travel further and penetrate buildings and obstacles more effectively than FM signals, especially at night. Having both FM and AM stereo radios the i7 offers a more comprehensive listening experience compared to only FM in the Celestiq.

HD Radio boasts several benefits over conventional radio: superior sound quality with clearer and consistent FM broadcasts, CD-quality audio, and Multicast Channels offering up to four streams from a single station, adding programming choices. Cars like the i7 equipped with HD Radio provide an improved in-car entertainment experience. The Celestiq, devoid of this technology, foregoes these benefits. Selecting the BMW i7 empowers drivers to enjoy a more immersive and enjoyable listening experience while on the go.

The i7 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The Celestiq doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.