2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac CTS and 2006 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CTS | G |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2686 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 96 L |
