2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 439 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Catera | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
