The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 54,600
€ 73,800
€ 54,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4255 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.76 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
LFX
Engine Code
M 278.922
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
150 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
23 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
410 mi
Range
529 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
410 mi
529 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
195.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
