2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | ML |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 616 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4877 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2916 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |