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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 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 193 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 (343 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm). 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 3564 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 315 Nm
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1592 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 10.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L


 

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