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Compare Cadillac CTS-V Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG CLS 53

Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
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$86,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.0
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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
2020 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
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$81,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Overview

Engine
6.2-liter Supercharged V8 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 14 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.9 ft³

Photos

Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Rear Angle in Motion
2016-2019 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Steering Wheel Details
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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53 Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53 Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
6.2-liter Supercharged V8 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Hybrid
Horsepower
640 hp @ 6400 rpm
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
630 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.3 ft
39.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
19" x 9.5"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
19" x 10"
19" x 9"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P265/35R19
P245/40ZR19
Rear Tire
P295/30ZR19
P275/35ZR19

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
16 MPG
23 MPG
City
14 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.0 Tons/yr
7.8 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
21.1 gallons
Cruising Range City
266 miles
443.1 miles
Cruising Range Highway
399 miles
569.7 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
197.6 in
199.1 in
Height
57.2 in
56 in
Max Width
72.2 in
74.4 in
Front Width
62.1 in
64.8 in
Rear Width
61.2 in
64.5 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
115.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
3.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
45.7 in
41.9 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.4 in
36.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.9 in
57.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.8 in
58.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.4 in
35 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
56.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.3 in
58.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,141 lbs
4,447 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
11.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black w/Jet Black accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Jet Black accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Light Wheat inserts, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Saffron accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Jet Black w/Saffron accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Light Platinum w/Jet Black accents, Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Light Platinum w/Jet Black accents, Semi-Aniline Leather w/sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks
  • Black DINAMICA w/Red, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • designo Black/Titanium, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • designo Macchiato Beige, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Bengal Red/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Grey Stitching, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Stitching, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Magma Gry, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Magma Grey/Espresso Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Standard
Optional
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Optional
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
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