Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG (2009 – 2012) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2008 – 2015): specs compared

The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 525 hp. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,840 kg against 1,928 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse AMG 2009 – 2012 Cadillac CTS V-Series Cadillac CTS V-Series 2008 – 2015
Overview
Origin Germany United States
Documented years 2009 – 2012 2008 – 2015
Body style — —
Variants 2 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 525 hp 550 hp
Torque 630 – 700 Nm 745 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.3 – 4.5 s 4.2 s
Top speed 249 km/h 282 – 307 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 9.8 – 12.6 L/100 km 14.7 – 15.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,882 – 4,890 mm 4,867 mm
Width 1,872 mm 1,842 mm
Height 1,440 mm 1,473 mm
Wheelbase 2,873 mm 2,880 mm
Curb weight 1,840 kg 1,928 – 1,942 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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