1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (203 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Catera | C |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |