The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI (13 - 14) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 46,600

€ 48,900

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
58
73
81.5
57.3
72.5
79.1
73 in
Width
72.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
192.1
113.4
191.3
192.1 in
Length
191.3 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.48 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
W212
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
GM 3.0L V6
OM 651.924
Engine Code
LFW


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
19.36 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
49 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
40 mpg
city
15 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
764 mi
Range
399 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
764 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data