2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 480 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Catera | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Catera | SL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 201 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |