Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2012) vs. Cadillac CTS (2014) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2014 Cadillac CTS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2014
Model	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Cadillac CTS
Engine	turbocharged 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 518 hp@5250 516 lb-ft@1700	supercharged 6.2L V8 OHV-2v 556 hp@6100 551 lb-ft@3800
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.1 in	114.6 in	-1.5 in
Length	191.7 in	195.5 in	-3.8 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	57.7 in	57.2 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	4048 lb.	4242 lb.	-194 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.1 gal.	19.0 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.9 in	39.2 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.8 in	56.9 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.6 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	54.8 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.3 in	-53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.4 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	77.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	13.7 ft³	2.2 ft³

2012 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

2014 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The first two generations of the CTS were "in between" cars larger than a BMW 3-Series but more compact than a BMW 5-Series. Contented and priced like the former, they weren't pitched as competitors to the latter. With the third-generation sedan this has changed. The new CTS leaves the 3er for the ATS and goes head-to-head with the 5er. However, the 2014's exterior and interior are only a bit more expansive than those of the 2008-2013 car. Also, the rear doors do not open wide enough for easy entry. You'll still find a roomier, more comfortable, easier to access rear seat in the 5-Series, even if the official specs suggest otherwise. see full Cadillac CTS review

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