2010 Cadillac CTS vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (423 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac CTS | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CTS | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
