Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
supercharged 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 469 hp@6100 516 lb-ft@2650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,880 mm | 2,855 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,867 mm | 4,818 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,930 kg | 1,810 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 993 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 960 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 904 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 385 L | 450 L | -65 L |
2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2012 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very comfortable, firm seating,even after very long drives. The combination of lumbar support and heat leaves me refreshed after eight- and nine-hour drives. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room and has adjustments on multicontour seats. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I could fall asleep in this thing. Great seat heaters and adjustability. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat room for front passengers is excellent, and there is still enough room for rear passengers. We had an Acura TL before, and it was far less roomy than the E500. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom, legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
headroom,legroom see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |