2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac CTS and 2005 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CTS | E |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
