2017 Cadillac CTS vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

2017 Cadillac CTS

2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class

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4-Door Sedan RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan RWD	22	30	$43,695	$45,995
4-Door Sedan AWD	21	29	$45,595	$47,995
4-Door Sedan Luxury RWD	22	30	$49,110	$51,695
4-Door Sedan Luxury AWD	21	29	$51,010	$53,695
4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury RWD	20	30	$56,235	$59,195
4-Door Sedan V-Sport RWD	16	24	$57,660	$60,695
4-Door Sedan Premium Luxury AWD	19	27	$58,135	$61,195
4-Door Sedan V-Sport Premium RWD	16	24	$67,255	$70,795

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Coupe CLS 550

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Coupe CLS 550	18	26	$69,611	$74,850
4MATIC Coupe CLS 550	17	25	$71,936	$77,350
4MATIC Coupe AMG CLS 63 S	16	22	$101,277	$108,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,695

$69,611

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,995

$74,850

Monthly Payment Estimate

$767 / month

$1248 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Cadillac CTS should be on any shoppers short list for mid-size luxury

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is the first of its kind and in need of a makeover. It's still timeless, but it's also time for what's next.

TCC Likes

Much better interior
Can beat the Germans at their own game
V-Sport engine is verifiably quick

Stunning profile
Good base engine
Might AMG version

TCC Dislikes

No more wagon
CUE can still be buggy
V-6 isn't a huge step up from turbo-4

Not very fuel efficient
Cramped rear seat head room
Not much cargo space

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

45.7

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.0

104.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

36.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

57.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

55.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

113.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

74.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

62.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.5

194.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

15.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

12.6

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x - TBD -

14.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Yes

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

21.1

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RHN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R17

P285/30ZR18

Rear Tire Order Code

RHN

Front Tire Size

P245/45R17

P255/35ZR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3652

4233

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

18 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.0

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 5600

402 @ 5000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

SIDI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000-4500

443 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0L/122

4.7 L/285

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

4.93

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

0.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.04

3.33

Trans Order Code

M5N

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.85

2.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.62

5.50

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.07

2.31

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.26

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac CTS Sedan

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

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

Independent Multi-Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

7.0

8.4 (Est)

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

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