Cadillac CTS-V vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance

How does the Cadillac CTS-V stack up against the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Cadillac CTS-VCadillac CTS-V
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Lexus IS 500 F Sport PerformanceLexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
SpecCadillac CTS-VLexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Horsepower (max)640 hp472 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.7 s4.5 s
Top speed322 km/h240 km/h
Variants11
Body stylePerformance sport sedanFront-engine sport sedan
GenerationCTS-V Gen 3 (2016–2019)XE30
Production2016 – 20192021 – present
Length5,018 mm4,710 mm
Width1,855 mm1,840 mm
Height1,448 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,910 mm2,800 mm

Cadillac CTS-V vs Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: common questions

Is the Cadillac CTS-V or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster?
The Cadillac CTS-V is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Cadillac CTS-V or the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Cadillac CTS-V makes more power: 640 hp (477 kW) versus 472 hp (352 kW) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
Is the Cadillac CTS-V or Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance faster on top speed?
The Cadillac CTS-V has the higher top speed at 200 mph (322 km/h), versus 149 mph (240 km/h) for the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance.
What is the main difference between the Cadillac CTS-V and the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance?
The Cadillac CTS-V is a performance sport sedan, while the Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance is a front-engine sport sedan. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
Cadillac CTS-V specs →Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance specs →