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2012 Cadillac CTS
2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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2012 Cadillac CTS
MSRP $37,240 - $54,485
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2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP $57,900 - $102,100
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.0L/183 3.6L/217
3.5L/213 3.0L/183 4.7L/285 5.5L/333
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
318 hp @ 6800 rpm 270 hp @ 7000 rpm
248 hp @ 6500 rpm 302 hp @ 6500 rpm 210 hp @ 3400 rpm 402 hp @ 5000-5750 rpm 550 hp @ 5250-5750 rpm 518 hp @ 5250-5750 rpm
Torque
275 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 223 ft-lb @ 5700 rpm
251 ft-lb @ 3400-4500 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 3500-5250 rpm 400 ft-lb @ 1600-2400 rpm 443 ft-lb @ 1600-4750 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed automatic RWD -inc: grade braking, performance algorithm shifting, driver shift control Transmission, 6-speed automatic AWD -inc: grade braking, performance algorithm shifting, driver shift control Transmission, 6-speed manual, Aisin, RWD
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 13.1 L/100 km
11.0 - 14.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.7 L/100 km
7.0 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 13.1 L/100 km
7.0 - 14.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L
66.0 - 80.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
937 - 986 mm
937 - 973 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,422 - 1,440 mm
N/A
Rear Head Room
879 - 945 mm
907 - 919 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 - 914 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,293 - 1,389 mm
N/A
Trunk Volume
297 - 385 L
391 - 541 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,880 mm
2,761 - 2,873 mm
Length, Overall
4,788 - 4,877 mm
4,699 - 4,912 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,842 - 1,882 mm
1,928 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 - 1,481 mm
1,397 - 1,514 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,750 - 1,865 kg
1,660 - 1,942 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR19 P235/50VR18 P235/55HR17 P245/45YR19 P245/45R19
P245/40R18 P245/45R17 TBD P255/35R19 P235/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P275/40ZR19 P265/45VR18 P235/55HR17 P235/50VR18 P245/45YR19 P245/45R19
P245/40R18 P2445/45R17 TBD P285/30R19 P255/35R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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Vehicle Information
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