The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 49,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3964 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.56 %
General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
276 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
12.91 lb/hp
17.84 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
381 mi
Range
731 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
381 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
139.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
210.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
