2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 35 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Catera. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Catera | E |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 231 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1670 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
