2007 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS-V and 2007 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS-V | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | STS-V | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
