2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between CTS and E-Class Sedan Diesel?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the powertrain, horsepower, fuel economy, starting price, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Cadillac CTS has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel, and it gets 7.9 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 CTS, which is $7,090 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 E-Class Sedan Diesel. In addition, the E-Class Sedan Diesel seats two more passengers than the CTS. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.1 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$45,560
$52,650
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.1L Inline-4 Twin-Turbo Diesel
Horsepower
Horsepower
268 hp
195 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.6 sec
7.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
28 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
40 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
32 MPG
Width
Width
80.8 in
81.5 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.2 in
73.0 in
Length
Length
195.5 in
192.1 in
Height
Height
57.2 in
57.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
114.6 in
113.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98 ft2
97.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
37.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.7 in
41.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.9 in
57.8 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.5 in
38.2 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.4 in
35.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
56.9 in

Costs

2016 Cadillac CTS

2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400 - $2,900
$1,150 - $1,200
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Front Left Comparison
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2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison2016 Cadillac CTS vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Diesel - Side Comparison
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