Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350dvsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2017
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,186 km
    737 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
258hp192kW
276hp206kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
791km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
510L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions-
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350dCadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dCadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,640 kg
3,616 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d6.5 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 3.2 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
1,186 km
737 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
791 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.5 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.8 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350d
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
258 hp
192 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
791 km
492 mi
CO2 score
-
212 g/km
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350dCadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 350d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 395 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 63 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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