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Cadillac CTS Sedan
2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan
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$46,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
2021 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
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$81,550
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Saab 9-5 Sedan
2012 Saab 9-5 Sedan
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$36,525
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³

Photos

Cadillac CTS Sedan
2015-2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan Rear Angle in Motion
2015-2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan Dashboard Shown
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Mercedes-AMG CLS 53
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53 Rear Angle View
2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 53 Dashboard
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Saab 9-5 Sedan
Side View Driving
Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
265 hp @ 5600 rpm
429 hp @ 6100 rpm
220 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 3000-4500 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,652 lbs
4,447 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
25 MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
City
22 MPG
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
26 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.0 Tons/yr
7.6 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
N/A
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
17.4 gallons
18 gallons
Cruising Range City
418 miles
365.4 miles
360 miles
Cruising Range Highway
570 miles
452.4 miles
594 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.5 in
199.1 in
197.2 in
Height
57.2 in
56 in
57.8 in
Max Width
72.2 in
74.6 in
73.3 in
Front Width
61.4 in
64.8 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
61.7 in
64.4 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
115.7 in
111.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
3.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

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

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.7 ft³
11.9 ft³
18.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.1 ft
39.1 ft
37.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.5"
19" x 8"
17" x 7.0"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.5"
19" x 9"
17" x 7.0"

Suspension

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

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45R17
P245/40ZR19
P225/55HR17
Rear Tire
P245/45R17
P275/35ZR19
P225/55HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Black
  • Polar White
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Cirrus Silver Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red
  • designo Diamond White
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno
  • designo Manufaktur Arabian Grey
  • designo Manufaktur Cashmere White Magno Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Cote d'Azur Dark Blue
  • designo Manufaktur Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Deep Green
  • designo Manufaktur Graphite Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Midnight Blue Metallic
  • designo Manufaktur Mystic Blue Met
  • designo Manufaktur Teide Light Grey Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black with Jet Black Accents, Leather seating surfaces
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents, Leather seating surfaces
  • Light Platinum with Jet Black Accents, Leatherette seating surfaces
  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • Black/Titanium Grey Pearl, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige/Titan Red, designo Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Jet Black, Leather-appointed seats
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seats

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
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Optional
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

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

Airbags

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

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Rust-Through
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
N/A
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
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