Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Cadillac CTS | Mercedes-Benz SLC | |
Engine | supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 385 hp@6100 384 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 95.7 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 162.8 in | 28.8 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 71.5 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 51.3 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3541 lb. | 714 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.2 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 0.0 in | 54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 42.5 in (over 1 rows) | 35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
supportive but comfortable for a long trip see full Cadillac CTS review |
2009 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ingress is tight, limited legroom. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are a little snug, but bareable. However, if someone is pretty tall they might bump their head on the ceiling. see full Cadillac CTS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC.