2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CTS | Viano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
