2010 Cadillac CTS-V vs. Its Competition
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Although the 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is closer in size to the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG, and Audi S6, it competes with the slightly smaller Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and Audi S6.
Of them all, the C63 AMG has a driving feel that’s closest to that of the CTS-V—stout, though surprisingly crisp and responsive on the track—but with less power, the C63 isn’t quite as fast.
The BMW M5 can accelerate about as quickly as the CTS-V, but it’s about $25,000 more than the CTS-V and includes a complex set of electronic controls (M Drive) that can be overwhelming.
Another rival remains the Audi S6, which comes with a 435-horsepower, 5.2-liter V-10 engine and all-wheel drive; it’s a smooth, confident sport sedan with a lot of personality and a beautiful interior, but it’s just not as fast.
Jaguar’s XFR is another rival to the CTS-V, with a warm, classy interior and amazing straight-line acceleration, but it’s not as precise a handler or curve-carver.
Finally, the limited-production Lexus IS-F is a possibility, with a 416-horsepower V-8 and some serious track credentials.
Among all of these possibilities, only the CTS-V and M5 are offered with a manual gearbox.
 2010 Cadillac CTS-VBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Audi S6Browse Used Listings |  2010 BMW M5Browse Used Listings |  2010 Lexus IS FBrowse Used Listings |  2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMGBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is about as close as you can get to a four-door Corvette; Cadillac manages to beat top German sports sedans with a track-ready sedan that doesn’t forget about comfort. | The 2010 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sports a fluid ride, spot-on handling, and shrieking power to make it the most accomplished C-Class ever built. | |||
| MSRP From | ||||
| $60,720 | $76,100 | $85,700 | $58,460 | $57,350 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V8 | Gas V10 | Gas V10 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Mid-Size | Midsize | Mid-Size | Sub-Compact | Compact |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Prestige | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan C63 AMG RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic |
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