2012 Cadillac CTS vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, both 2012 Cadillac CTS and 2012 Mercedes-Benz R were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R 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 R (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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 R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Cadillac CTS | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CTS | R |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
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 | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4859 mm | 5156 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1958 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3216 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |