The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 49,600

€ 54,000

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,000
ⓘ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 350 BlueTEC.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
4149 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
1.98 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.850

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 3400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
307 hp
208 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
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13.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.56 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.51 lb/hp
19.56 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
21 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
377 mi
Range
731 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
377 mi
731 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
212.1 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
212.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data