2013 Cadillac CTS vs. Its Competition

Nelson Ireson Senior Editor

The original Cadillac CTS broke the European domination of the entry-luxury class, and the second-generation model, its latest example the 2013 CTS, continues the foray.

German and Japanese alternatives remain strong alternatives, however, including the likes of the Audi A4, which has a larger back seat in its latest generation, and a very well-executed interior.

BMW's 3-Series is all-new this year, and it brings a turbo four-cylinder engine and excellent fuel economy along with very good dynamics and a comely interior.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class also now offers a turbo four, and while it lacks the dynamics of the 3-Series, it is somewhat more comfortable, and in some ways, more luxurious.

The Lexus IS is more sedately styled than the CTS, but its interior is just as well-finished.

The Infiniti G37 is something of a Japanese equivalent to the CTS, with very good dynamics, even more available power, and a well-finished interior that just slightly misses the mark.