Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.1 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 191.7 in | -0.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 73.0 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 4048 lb. | 207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.8 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
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 |
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |