Compare 2018 Cadillac CTS vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class

2018 Cadillac CTS
2018 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 $46,070 $48,495
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD 21 29 $51,485 $54,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD 22 30 $49,585 $52,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD 22 30 $44,170 $46,495
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD 19 27 $53,385 $56,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD 20 30 $51,485 $54,195
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD 19 27 $58,610 $61,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD 20 30 $56,710 $59,695
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport Premium Luxury RWD 16 24 $67,730 $71,295
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo V-Sport RWD 16 24 $58,135 $61,195
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan 14 21 $82,170 $86,495
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AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
E-Class AMG E 43 4MATIC Sedan 19 25 $66,588 $71,600
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Sedan 19 25 $97,092 $104,400
E-Class AMG E 63 S 4MATIC Wagon 16 22 $99,464 $106,950
E-Class E 300 4MATIC Sedan 21 29 $51,569 $55,450
E-Class E 300 RWD Sedan 22 30 $49,244 $52,950
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Convertible 20 25 $63,984 $68,800
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Coupe 20 26 $57,102 $61,400
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Sedan 20 27 $54,777 $58,900
E-Class E 400 4MATIC Wagon 19 25 $58,637 $63,050
E-Class E 400 RWD Convertible 20 26 $61,659 $66,300
E-Class E 400 RWD Coupe 20 26 $54,777 $58,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$46,070
$66,588
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$48,495
$71,600
Monthly Payment Estimate
$808 / month
$1193 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.5
8.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V scorches the earth, and leaves the E63 and RS7 with some burn marks. The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 25 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
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
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.9 57.8
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 38.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.8 56.9
Front Leg Room (in)
45.7 41.3
Exterior Dimensions
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
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 57
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.7 13.1
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD - 14.2
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
Yes 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x - TBD - 14.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.0 23.8
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 -
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
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45R17 P275/35ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code
RHN NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45R17 P245/40ZR19
Spare Tire Size
NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
RHN NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3814 4145
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.5 19 X 9
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.5 19 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum 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
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
SIDI Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
295 @ 3000-4500 384 @ 2500
Engine Order Code
LTG NA
Displacement
2.0L/122 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
268 @ 5600 396 @ 6100
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 19
Transmission
Trans Order Code
M5N 421
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.07
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.66
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.86
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.62 5.50
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.07 2.31
Trans Type
8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.26 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.93 4.93
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.66 0.72
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.04 3.33
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac CTS Sedan Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4MATIC Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
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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