The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 52,200
€ 47,000
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
58
73
81.5
57.6
72.5
79.1
73 in
Width
72.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58 in
Height
57.6 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 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3964 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
4.62 %
General
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
W212
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.852
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
228 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
398 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
398 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
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18.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
18.23 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
43 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
34 mpg
city
14 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
667 mi
Range
381 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
667 mi
381 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
210.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
113.1 kWh
210.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
