2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 53 kg more than 2006 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CTS | CLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
