The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 15)
€ 45,000
€ 71,200
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,200
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
57.6
72.5
79.1
58
73
81.5
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
113.4
191.3
113.1
192.1
191.3 in
Length
192.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
3942 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.14 %
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 with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
443 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
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500
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12.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.45 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.84 lb/hp
10.45 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
20 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
352 mi
Range
559 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
352 mi
559 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).
168.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
227.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
Mercedes E 500
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 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
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
