A new Cadillac CTS, bigger and brasher, means a renewed clash of some luxury-car titans.
The CTS looks like it's gunning right for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which has variety in its corner--all kinds of body styles, from sedan to coupe to wagon to cabriolet, not to mention hybrid and diesel powertrains and a sizzling AMG edition.
The BMW 5-Series isn't far behind in its triple-threat status, though the latest M5 hasn't been as happily received as the past versions.
Audi's A6 (and the hatchback iteration, the A7) come in front- or all-wheel drive, wrapped in their own slinky style statement--and they're fitted with geeky stuff like in-car 3G connectivity and Google Earth mapping.
The Lexus GS has an F Sport that finally approaches the Germans for handling finesse, and Infiniti's M sedan has always impressed us with its balanced handling and its glamorous cabin--where else can you get wood trim polished with silver dust?
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The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan scales up the ATS' handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport edition. |
The 2018 Infiniti Q70 stands alone as a warm take on luxury that others have left behind. It’s not as luxurious as the others—but it’s not as expensive as those, either. |
Brilliance takes many forms in the Audi A6: the diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or the turbocharged S6 all stand out in ways the sedate body doesn't quite match. |
The 2014 BMW 5-Series is simultaneously a classic sport sedan and a technology-packed grand tourer. |
What, me worry? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class reasserts its alpha status with a tighter forehead, a greener turbodiesel, and a pair of all-wheel-drive AMGs. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $39,495 | $50,300 | $43,100 | $49,500 | $51,400 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 45 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 |
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| Subcompact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| 2-Door Coupe RWD | 3.7 LUXE RWD | 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 2 Door Coupe | Sedan | FrontTrak Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2014 Cadillac CTS vs. 2018 INFINITI Q70 | 2014 Cadillac CTS vs. 2014 Audi A6 | 2014 Cadillac CTS vs. 2014 BMW 5-Series | 2014 Cadillac CTS vs. 2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
