The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (10 - 13)
€ 80,100
€ 52,600
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS-V 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 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI 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-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.05 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
CTS2
Generation
W212
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 3800 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
261 hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.5 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
15.5 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
11 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
271 mi
Range
857 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
857 mi
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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