2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 251 kg more than 2013 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (385 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | S | CTS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
