2021 Cadillac CT5 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 Cadillac CT5

2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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4-Door Sedan Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CT5 4-Door Sedan Luxury	23	32	$35,145	$36,995
CT5 4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury	23	32	$38,755	$40,795
CT5 4-Door Sedan Sport	23	32	$39,705	$41,795
CT5 4-Door Sedan V-Series	18	27	$45,405	$47,795

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AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Convertible	21	27	$77,879	$82,850
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupe	21	28	$71,675	$76,250
E-Class AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Sedan	22	29	$69,466	$73,900
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Sedan	16	23	$101,050	$107,500
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ Wagon	16	23	$105,703	$112,450
E-Class E 350 4MATIC Sedan	22	30	$53,345	$56,750
E-Class E 350 RWD Sedan	22	31	$50,995	$54,250
E-Class E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon	22	28	$63,544	$67,600
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Convertible	23	29	$69,983	$74,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Coupe	23	30	$63,403	$67,450
E-Class E 450 4MATIC Sedan	23	30	$58,280	$62,000
E-Class E 450 RWD Convertible	23	30	$67,633	$71,950
E-Class E 450 RWD Coupe	23	31	$61,053	$64,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,145

$77,879

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,995

$82,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$617 / month

$1381 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Cadillac CT5 adds Super Cruise to its luxury credentials.

Made as a sedan, wagon, coupe, and convertible with four different powertrains, the 2021 Mercedes E-Class has wide appeal.

TCC Likes

Bold lines
Healthy turbo power
Slick 10-speed automatic

Exudes style and class
Excellent voice commands
Augmented video navigation

TCC Dislikes

Style not for everyone
Not as pampering as rivals
Rear-seat head room not idea for taller people

Black plastic console
New capacitive steering wheel controls
Synthetic leather in a $60,000 car?

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

58.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

37.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.7

51.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

36.6

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

48.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

116

113.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

73.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

190.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

56.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.9

9.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.1

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

14.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.7

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

245/45R18

P275/35ZR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QBC

R02

Front Tire Size

245/45R18

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBC

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3659

4566

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x - TBD -

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1500-4000

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

LSY

Displacement

2.0L/- TBD -

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

237 @ 5000

429 @ 6100

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MHS

421

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

1.64

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.70

5.35

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.87

4.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.99

3.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac CT5

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC+ Cabriolet

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Five-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

7.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Cadillac CT5

2021 CT5 selection improving; 2020s almost gone
Lease: From $299 for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off 2020s; $1,500 off 2021s
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months + rebate

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2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2021 E-Class available now
Lease: From $579/mo. (Sedan)
Discounts: Up to $500 off (Sedan)
Financing: 0% APR for 36 mo. (Sedan)

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