2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 108 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (531 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | STS | E |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
