Cadillac CTS III
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Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz E-class (W213)
AMG E 63 S V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range725 km451 mi
- Largest trunk540 L
- Best economy score82/100
- Best practicality score77/100
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8
- Fastest top speed322 km/h200 mph
- Most powerful649 hp484 kW
- Highest torque855 Nm631 lb-ft
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
- Best power-to-weight345 hp/t257 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Best overall score86/100
- Best performance score91/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 649hp484kW | 612hp456kW |
| Torque | 855Nm631lb-ft | 850Nm627lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,525kg5,567lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 30.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.2s Calculated | 9.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.6s Calculated | 3.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.1s Calculated | 11.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb Calculated | 326hp/t243kW/t148hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton Calculated | 452Nm/t303lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 522km324mi Calculated | 725km451mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,162cc376cu in | 3,982cc243cu in |
| Length | 5,021mm198in | 4,988mm196in |
| Width | 1,833mm72in | 1,907mm75in |
| Height | 1,454mm57in | 1,463mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,910mm115in | 2,939mm116in |
| Front track | 1,577mm62in | 1,649mm65in |
| Rear track | 1,554mm61in | - |
| Ground clearance | - | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 447L | 540L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 72L | 66L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 207g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 5,750-6,500 rpm | 2,500-4,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.2 s | 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 9.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.1 s | 11.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 223 km/h 139 mph | 212 km/h 132 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 649 hp 484 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 612 hp 456 kW |
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 37 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 37 hp (28 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 855 Nm 631 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 3.4 s |
Although Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 4.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 326 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 522 km 324 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 725 km 451 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 649 hp 484 kW | 3.7 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 612 hp 456 kW | 3.4 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.
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| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 |
| 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | 326 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 63 S V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 649 hp 484 kW | 612 hp 456 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 855 Nm 631 lb-ft | 850 Nm 627 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km 25.8 mpg US 31.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 522 km 324 mi | 725 km 451 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 207 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 447 L 15.8 cu ft | 540 L 19.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 326 hp/t 243 kW/t 3.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK | 9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.15 LC100 km | 15.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi | 25.63 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal | 1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,623 LC/year | 2,389 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8
- Has 37 hp more
- Has 5 Nm more
- Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
- Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 63 S V8
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 204 km (126 mi) more estimated range
- Has 93 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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