2002 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 11 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Seville | CLS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
