The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 48,900

€ 50,900

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.9
73
81.5
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
191.3
113.1
191.7
191.3 in
Length
191.7 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
LFW
Engine Code
OM 651.924


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
399 mi
Range
655 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
655 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
200.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data