The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 47,000
€ 46,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes E 250 CDI.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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 250 CDI
3964 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.84 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.924
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
14 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
381 mi
Range
764 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
764 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 250 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
