The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 45,000
€ 68,600
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.9
73
81.5
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
3942 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.31 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
22 mpg
Mercedes E 500
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
352 mi
Range
460 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
460 mi
Mercedes E 500
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
204.5 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
204.5 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
407 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1261 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
