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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006 E 500 V8vsCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) · Facelift 2006

E 500 V8

388 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Cadillac CTS I

V 6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    405 hp
    302 kW
  • Highest torque
    536 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
388hp289kW
405hp302kW
Torque
530Nm391lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
5,967cc364cu in
Length
4,856mm191in
4,864mm191in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,483mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,854mm112in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
530L
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Max trunk volume-
362L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V86,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V86,000 rpm6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8 and Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
536 Nm
395 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V85.3 s
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
388 hp
289 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class (W211)Facelift 2006E 500 V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
388 hp
289 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
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Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class (W211) Facelift 2006 E 500 V8
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 6 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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