Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

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

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Cadillac CTS III

3.6 V6

340 hp3649 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2019
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    835 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
340hp254kW
333hp248kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight-
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
51.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
835km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,923mm194in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,468mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,560mm61in
-
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
388L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
15.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.55.2 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 1.5 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
766 km
476 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
835 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.2 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.2 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)E 400 V6 3.5
Power
340 hp
254 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,923 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,468 mm
57.8 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
835 km
519 mi
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) E 400 V6 3.5

  • Has 94 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 69 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 152 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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