2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | STS | E |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |