2009 Cadillac CTS vs. Its Competition

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The CTS is offered with two different engines like the C-Class, 3 Series, and IS, and though the stronger of the two V-6s is the best choice, the difference isn’t so pronounced as for some rivals.

The turbocharged 335i has much faster acceleration and the G37 has even crisper handling.

Nearly all of its competition comes in a more traditional luxury shape, with the C-Class best matching the CTS on features.

The CTS is larger and heavier than its competitive set, which hampers acceleration and handling, although the CTS has very well-balanced handling and an especially well-tuned Stabilitrak stability control system.

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8.6 The 2009 Cadillac CTS continues to compete with the best from Mercedes and BMW with a distinctly American approach, boasting some of the top tech features in its class.	8.6 The 2008 BMW 3-Series sedan has the best overall driving experience in its class and remains the gold standard among mid-size sport sedans.	8 More sport, more luxury, and more features for the money make the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class a more attractive possibility.
MSRP From
$36,560	$32,700	$31,600
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas I6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Mid-Size	Compact	Compact
Style Name
4dr Sedan RWD w/1SA	4dr Sedan 328i RWD	4dr Sedan 3.0L Sport RWD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Manual	Manual	Manual