2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |