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Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac ATS Sedan

V 3.6 V6

471 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) · Facelift 2017

S 560 V8

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    976 km
    606 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    471 hp
    351 kW
  • Lightest
    1,729 kg
    3,812 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
471hp351kW
469hp350kW
Torque
603Nm445lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,729kg3,812lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Gross weight-
2,745kg6,052lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
488km303mi
Calculated
976km606mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
5,141mm202in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,775mm109in
3,035mm119in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,643mm65in
Trunk volume
295L
530L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
61L
80L
CO2 emissions-
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V65,850 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V85,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
13.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 has 2 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
1,970 kg
4,343 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V64.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 4.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
488 km
303 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
976 km
606 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW
4.2 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
469 hp
350 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)Facelift 2017S 560 V8
Power
471 hp
351 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
1,970 kg
4,343 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,141 mm
202.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
488 km
303 mi
976 km
606 mi
CO2 score
-
186 g/km
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 241 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) Facelift 2017 S 560 V8

  • Has 97 Nm more
  • Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 488 km (303 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 235 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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