[james1138]

I am in the process of helping my parents choose their next car. They are currently looking between the Cadillac XT6 and the 2024 X5. They like the idea of Cadillac’s supercruise, but prefer the large screen of the 2024 X5. The determining factor between the two cars might be the semi autonomous driving capabilities of each car. My parents are older, and the idea of driving at night makes them nervous, so I’m looking for technology that will help them be the most comfortable behind the wheel at any point in the day.

Any thoughts as to which technology is superior or are they very similar?

Thanks!

[DaveDBD]

After 1600 interstate miles in SC, VA, NC, TN, and KY not once has HA shown up.

Not sure where BMW has mapped but Super cruise claims 400k miles.

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by DaveDBD

After 1600 interstate miles in SC, VA, NC, TN, and KY not once has HA shown up.

Not sure where BMW has mapped but Super cruise claims 400k miles.

Wow thats odd. I drove from NJ to Toronto and back, and about 90% of the route I used highways assist on my 760

[traron]

Im coming from an XT5 to the X5 and can't speak for the XT6 but probably similar. The Cadillac rides more like a Car and the X5 more SUV like. Its higher up which I really like and the technology is leaps ahead of the Cadillac in my opinion. I have the Drivers assistance pro package but haven't found a road yet that allows me full autonomous driving but think you should be more concerned about the accident avoidance capability of the X5 which seems superior. Also, how much longer is the XT6 going to be around and overall long term value. GM is no longer committed to ICE's and is going full electric and that is why I am moving on from them.

[CJ2018]

You have to turn on the HA feature in the setting

[james1138]

OK, thank you very much. That is helpful. I have no experience with Cadillac at all.

[mobsync]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

You have to turn on the HA feature in the setting

You also have to make sure the LED warning lights on the steering wheel are enabled for HA to be available.

[DaveDBD]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

You have to turn on the HA feature in the setting

Where?

[DaveDBD]

Originally Posted by mobsync

You also have to make sure the LED warning lights on the steering wheel are enabled for HA to be available.

lol no where is this stated.

I’ll try it tomorrow.

[jkramerXXX7]

Originally Posted by CJ2018

You have to turn on the HA feature in the setting

Where is this setting found? I know my caution lights on the steering wheel work as they come on quite often telling me to pay attention or place hand back on wheel. I also live in SC and would think I 95 would be included but apparently not.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by james1138

I am in the process of helping my parents choose their next car. They are currently looking between the Cadillac XT6 and the 2024 X5. They like the idea of Cadillac’s supercruise, but prefer the large screen of the 2024 X5. The determining factor between the two cars might be the semi autonomous driving capabilities of each car. My parents are older, and the idea of driving at night makes them nervous, so I’m looking for technology that will help them be the most comfortable behind the wheel at any point in the day.

Any thoughts as to which technology is superior or are they very similar?

Thanks!

This is a BMW forum and you are going to get BMW as the best - most likely. Consumer Reports did a test and found Ford and GM were the best. That folks here would say, BMW tech is ‘far ahead’ of Cadillac should be an indicator….I think X5 is a better SUV. I agree with the comment that the Cadillac XT6 drives more like a car than an SUV.

[james1138]

Originally Posted by FCX5

This is a BMW forum and you are going to get BMW as the best - most likely. Consumer Reports did a test and found Ford and GM were the best. That folks here would say, BMW tech is ‘far ahead’ of Cadillac should be an indicator….I think X5 is a better SUV. I agree with the comment that the Cadillac XT6 drives more like a car than an SUV.

Thanks, great points. It’s hard to find any direct comparisons between any of the systems. They all tend to do the same thing, just some better than others.

And of course no dealerships have these cars in stock so we can’t test drive them…

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by jkramerXXX7

Where is this setting found? I know my caution lights on the steering wheel work as they come on quite often telling me to pay attention or place hand back on wheel. I also live in SC and would think I 95 would be included but apparently not.

Here is the setting:



I would think I95 qualifies. You can check using the map:

[SoCal CFP]

i have owned many SUV's. i would say the X5 drives nothing like a SUV, if it did my wife and I wouldn't have owned 5 over the years. My previous X5M and my current X5 M50i drive like sport sedans, in my opinion, even my wife's current 40i. i am currently waiting to order a new M60i. Thanks.

[mobsync]

Here's a list of all requirements for HA to be available-

Functional requirements
▷ Assisted Driving Mode Plus is available.
▷ The functional requirements for Assisted
Driving Mode have been met.
Assisted Driving Mode is active and the
LED displays on the steering wheel are
switched on.
Assisted Driving Mode, refer to page 229.
▷ The navigation data must be up to date.
The automatic map update setting must be
activated in the data protection menu.
Data protection, refer to page 68.
▷ The function must be available in the country
in which the vehicle is driven.
▷ Driving on a road like a highway without
pedestrians or cyclists and with physical
barriers to oncoming traffic, such as crash
barriers.
▷ The navigation system must clearly identify
the road and vehicle position.
▷ This function must be available on the road
on which the vehicle is driving.
▷ Sufficient lane width.
▷ Sufficiently wide curve radius.
▷ Lane markings in the form of lane marking
lines are detected.
▷ Speed below approx. 85 mph/135 km/h.
▷ Antennas located in the roof must not be
covered, e.g., by roof loads or snow.
▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument
cluster detects that the driver is paying
attention to the surrounding traffic.
▷ The systems in the vehicle, e.g., the Attention
Assistant and the Driver Attention
Camera recognize that the driver is rested.
Driver assistance systems CONTROLS

[tantan911]

The driving assistant in BMW is amazing. I use it all the time in Canada. One time I was driving at night on the highway (express toll) which was dark and the car on my left lane didn't pay attention and was going to hit me on the side, the car immediately forced the steering to move a little to the right and peep me an alert with red car displayed on my dashboard and prevented the accident. I had to horn that driver to wake him up. All that happened in matter of seconds.

Also, I use the traffic jam assistant when driving to Toronto and it's amazing how it stops and driving by itself which gives me a lot of rest.

[RetSurfer]

Originally Posted by jkramerXXX7

Where is this setting found? I know my caution lights on the steering wheel work as they come on quite often telling me to pay attention or place hand back on wheel. I also live in SC and would think I 95 would be included but apparently not.

I would have a hard time believing I95 isn't included.

I know I26 and I85 in SC is.

[jkramerXXX7]

Originally Posted by RetSurfer

I would have a hard time believing I95 isn't included.

I know I26 and I85 in SC is.

Not sure about the rest of 95, but from exit 33 to exit 63 is not. I can use highway assistance but not pro.

[james1138]

Ironically, the South Carolina information is helpful my parents are down there all the time.

[mattsrs]

Originally Posted by mobsync

▷ The Driver Attention Camera in the instrument
cluster detects that the driver is paying
attention to the surrounding traffic.

This part drives me nuts when I use HA. It kind of defeats the purpose of being hands off. When you look to side even slightly (like looking at the center screen), it complains and asks to look straight to the road. It is too sensitive

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by FCX5

This is a BMW forum and you are going to get BMW as the best - most likely. Consumer Reports did a test and found Ford and GM were the best. That folks here would say, BMW tech is ‘far ahead’ of Cadillac should be an indicator….

But you should look at the break down of the scores for the Consumer Reports test.

For me, the only part which concerns me is the "Capabilities and Performance". In this area, BMW's score is 9/10 and Cadillac 8/10.
So yes, BMW is ahead here. Mercedes actually tops this category with a perfect 10/10.

I don't care about other areas like Ease of use, Clear when safe to use, Keeping drivers engaged etc which drags BMW's score down.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by nosnoop

But you should look at the break down of the scores for the Consumer Reports test.

For me, the only part which concerns me is the "Capabilities and Performance". In this area, BMW's score is 9/10 and Cadillac 8/10.
So yes, BMW is ahead here. Mercedes actually tops this category with a perfect 10/10.

I don't care about other areas like Ease of use, Clear when safe to use, Keeping drivers engaged etc which drags BMW's score down.

8/10 vs 9/10 is not far ahead. Clearly, most people I know would care about ease of use, especially if you’re buying for elder parents as the OP said. As an SUV I would take an X5 over an XT6. But Cadillac has very comfortable seats and
excellent tech. Might be a good choice if you prioritize that over driving dynamics.