2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac CTS and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 413 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac CTS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |