2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac CTS and 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | GLK |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1887 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2756 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |