2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,498 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Catera | C |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 252 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
