2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,173 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac CTS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | Vito |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3173 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.3 mm |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |