2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe November 2009 AUTORIVALS.NET

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2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe vs 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

SPECIFICATIONS PRICE: $38,165 (Base) ENGINE: 3.6L V6 HORSEPOWER: 304 hp TORQUE: 273 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 189.6 x 72.5 x 57.0 in. (approx) WEIGHT: 3,500 lbs (est) 0-60 MPH: 5.8 sec (est) 1/4 MILE: 15.0 sec (est) TOP SPEED: Unknown FUEL (CITY/HWY): 16-18 / 25-27 mpg (est) SPECIFICATIONS PRICE: $48,050 - $54,650 ENGINE: 3.5L V6 - 5.5L V8 HORSEPOWER: 268 - 382 hp TORQUE: 258 - 391 lb-ft SIZE (L x W x H): 184.9 x 70.3 x 54.0 in. WEIGHT: 3,585 - 3,720 lbs 0-60 MPH: 4.8 - 6.0 sec 1/4 MILE: 13.3 sec @ 108 mph (V8) TOP SPEED: 130 mph FUEL (CITY/HWY): 15-17 / 23-26 mpg RECAP RECAP PROS +Best "art and science" design yet +Chiseled side and rear +Beautifully designed interior +Hidden B-pillar and handle-less doors CONS -Shiny interior PROS +Looks better in person +Mercedes prestige and luxury +Richer interior CONS -Odd proportions and design cues don't all mesh well

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NOTES The CTS Coupe will come in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive when it arrives. The E-Class coupe currently only comes in rear-wheel drive but the sedan has rear-wheel and all-wheel drive available.