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

272 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

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 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
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,651 kg
    3,640 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
258hp192kW
272hp203kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,651kg3,640lb
Gross weight
2,655kg5,853lb
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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
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,186km737mi
Calculated
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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
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
510L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L

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 III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 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
23.0 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
163 km/h
101 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
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 14 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: 14 hp (10 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
1,651 kg
3,640 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.

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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
272 hp
203 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
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 350dCadillacCTS III2.0
Power
258 hp
192 kW
272 hp
203 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
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
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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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,186 km
737 mi
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Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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 S-class (W222) S 350d
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 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
  • Has 122 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 229 kg lighter
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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