The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 81,100
€ 52,200
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS-V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC.
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
57.3
72.5
79.1
58
73
81.5
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.3 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-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.6 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
11 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
293 mi
Range
667 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
667 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
113.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
