2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 155 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 (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 2398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 536 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |