Home / Vehicle Research / Comparison / 2012 CTS vs 2012 ES 350
2012 Cadillac CTS
2012 Lexus ES 350

Compare 2012 CTS vs 2012 ES 350

Compare Cars Side by Side

Compare prices, trims, specs, options, features and scores of up to five cars, trucks or SUVs that are available in Canada with our free side-by-side car comparison tool.
Change Vehicle
Change Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
Add Vehicle
2012 Cadillac CTS
MSRP $37,240 - $54,485
View Deals
2012 Lexus ES 350
MSRP $42,150
View Deals
Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas V6
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.0L/183 3.6L/217
3.5L/211
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
318 hp @ 6800 rpm 270 hp @ 7000 rpm
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
275 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 223 ft-lb @ 5700 rpm
248 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Front-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
6-speed super electronically controlled automatic transmission -inc: OD, sequential multi-mode shifter
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 13.1 L/100 km
10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.7 L/100 km
7.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 13.1 L/100 km
7.2 - 10.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
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
950 - 960 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,422 - 1,440 mm
1,455 mm
Rear Head Room
879 - 945 mm
935 - 940 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 - 914 mm
912 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,293 - 1,389 mm
1,430 mm
Trunk Volume
297 - 385 L
416 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,880 mm
2,776 mm
Length, Overall
4,788 - 4,877 mm
4,854 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,842 - 1,882 mm
1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 - 1,481 mm
1,450 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
130 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,750 - 1,865 kg
1,624 kg
Front Tire Size
P245/45ZR19 P235/50VR18 P235/55HR17 P245/45YR19 P245/45R19
P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P275/40ZR19 P265/45VR18 P235/55HR17 P235/50VR18 P245/45YR19 P245/45R19
P215/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
View Deals
View Deals
Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information
Head to Head Comparisons
2012 Cadillac CTS vs 2012 Audi A6 2012 Cadillac CTS vs 2012 BMW 5 Series 2012 Cadillac CTS vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 Cadillac CTS vs 2012 Lincoln MKS 2012 Cadillac CTS vs 2011 Cadillac CTS
2012 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 Audi A6 2012 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 BMW 5 Series 2012 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 Cadillac CTS 2012 Lexus ES 350 vs 2012 Lincoln MKS
Most Popular Comparisons
SUVs Rav4 vs CR-V vs Escape vs Rogue vs Tucson CX-5 vs Kona vs Tiguan vs Equinox vs Qashqai Wrangler vs Santa Fe vs Edge vs Grand Cherokee Expedition vs Tahoe vs Yukon vs Suburban GLC vs Q5 vs NX vs X1 vs XT4 RX vs GLE vs X5 vs XT5 vs MDX
Cars Civic vs Corolla vs Elantra vs Mazda3 C-Class vs 3 Series vs A4 vs Q50 vs TLX E-Class vs 5 Series vs ES vs A6 Prius vs Ioniq vs Volt Camry vs Accord vs Altima vs Optima vs Sonata Mustang vs Challenger vs Camaro
Trucks F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs Sierra 1500 vs Silverado 1500 Tacoma vs Tundra vs Colorado
Minivans Grand Caravan vs Sienna vs Odyssey