2017 Cadillac CTS vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2017 Cadillac CTS

2017 Mercedes-Benz E Class

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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD	21	29	$45,595	$47,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD	21	29	$51,010	$53,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD	22	30	$49,110	$51,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD	22	30	$43,695	$45,995
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD	19	27	$52,910	$55,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD	20	30	$51,010	$53,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD	19	27	$58,135	$61,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD	20	30	$56,235	$59,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium Luxury RWD	16	24	$67,255	$70,795
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport RWD	16	24	$57,660	$60,695
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan	14	21	$81,695	$85,995

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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan	18	25	$67,332	$72,400
E-Class E 300 Luxury 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Luxury RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 300 Sport 4MATIC Sedan	22	29	$50,825	$54,650
E-Class E 300 Sport RWD Sedan	22	30	$48,500	$52,150
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$53,057	$57,050
E-Class E 400 Luxury 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible	20	29	$58,218	$62,600
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe	20	29	$50,732	$54,550
E-Class E 400 Sport 4MATIC Wagon	19	25	$57,939	$62,300
E-Class E 550 RWD Convertible	17	25	$64,263	$69,100
E-Class E 550 RWD Coupe	18	26	$56,405	$60,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$45,595

$67,332

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,995

$72,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$800 / month

$1207 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Cadillac CTS-V impresses on all fronts, unseating BMW and Mercedes-Benz by offering the best combination of performance and day-to-day livability in the large luxury/sport sedan segment.

With the 2017 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of its autonomous driving technology, and backing it up with S-Class style.

TCC Likes

Intoxicating power and performance
Excellent high-speed handling and stability
Surprisingly lively steering feel

Handsome clean-sheet design
Striking interior
Slew of new safety features

TCC Dislikes

Brash, but cohesive, design
Marginal moderate overlap crash test performance
No more manual?

So far, only turbo fours
Looks aren't exclusive to the E-Class
Powertrain noise

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

57.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

38.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

45.7

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

37.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

64.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.5

194.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

114.6

115.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

73.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.7

13.1

Brakes

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

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x - TBD -

14.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

23.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.1

41.3

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RHN

Front Tire Size

P245/45R17

P245/40ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RHN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45R17

P275/35ZR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3814

4145

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.5

19 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.0

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

850

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

180

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000-4500

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 5600

396 @ 6100

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

SIDI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

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

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

421

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.66

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Vehicle Name

Cadillac CTS Sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent Multi-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.4

8.4

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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