2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL would be higher. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 61 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | CL | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
