Compare the2026 Cadillac VistiqVS 2026 BMW iX

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Cadillac Vistiq 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 iX doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Vistiq has a standard front seat center airbag, which deploys between the driver and front passenger, protecting them from injuries caused by striking each other in serious side impacts. The iX doesn’t offer front seat center airbags.

A passive infrared night vision system standard on the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum 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 iX doesn’t offer a night vision system.

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the Cadillac Vistiq’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system is only offered on some models of the BMW iX.

Both the Vistiq and the iX 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, all wheel drive, 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.

The Cadillac Vistiq weighs 477 to 759 pounds more than the BMW iX. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Cadillac’s powertrain warranty covers the Vistiq 2 years and 20,000 miles longer than BMW covers the iX. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 6 years or 70,000 miles. Coverage on the iX 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 Vistiq’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Cadillac vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Cadillac above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, BMW is rated lower.

The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 213 more horsepower (615 vs. 402) and 134 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 516) than the iX xDrive45’s standard electric motors. The Vistiq’s electric motors produces 79 more horsepower (615 vs. 536) and 86 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 564) than the iX xDrive60’s standard electric motors.

For better stopping power the Vistiq Platinum’s brake rotors are larger than those on the iX:

For better traction, the Vistiq has larger standard tires than the iX (285/45R21 vs. 235/60R20). The Vistiq’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the iX (305/35R23 vs. 275/40R22).

The Vistiq’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the iX xDrive45/60’s standard 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Vistiq has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the iX xDrive45/60.

The Cadillac Vistiq’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The BMW iX only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Vistiq’s wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer than on the iX (121.8 inches vs. 118.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Vistiq is 1.1 inches wider in the front than the average track on the iX.

For better maneuverability, the Vistiq Premium Luxury/Platinum’s turning circle is 3.8 feet tighter than the iX’s (38.2 feet vs. 42 feet). The Vistiq’s turning circle is 1 foot tighter than the iX’s (41 feet vs. 42 feet).

The Vistiq uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The iX doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Vistiq offers optional seating for 7 passengers; the iX can only carry 5.

The Vistiq has 2.9 inches more front legroom, 1.3 inches more rear legroom and 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the iX.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Vistiq’s middle row seats recline. The iX’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Vistiq’s cargo area provides more volume than the iX.

The Vistiq’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the iX’s (5000 vs. 3500 pounds).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the iX, the Vistiq has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Vistiq has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the iX only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

The Cadillac Vistiq stands out above the BMW iX by offering not one, but two Qi-compatible phone chargers. This convenience helps travelers with multiple devices to keep powered up on-the-go. Wireless charging eliminates lost or cluttered charging cables and two of them provide more flexibility. Both vehicles also offer Qi charging for the second row passengers.

The Vistiq has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The iX doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.