| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG vs 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | November 24, 2009 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| The new E63 AMG from Mercedes-Benz has some stiff competition these days, particularly from Cadillac. With a 6.2L V8 supercharged engine based on the mighty Chevrolet Corvette engine, the CTS-V ran a 7:59.32 lap time at the infamous Nürburgring Nordschleife track making it the fastest production sedan ever to run there. The new E63 AMG has a 6.2L V8 also, but keeps it naturally-aspirated and also shaves a few pounds off to match or better the CTS-V in performance. | ||
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG | vs | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V |
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| Both designs deviate from their regular sedan counterparts. More aggressive front fascias are added on both but the CTS-V kicks it up a couple notches. The lower bumper is more angular with a larger lower grill. Both top and bottom grilles get mesh and the hood has a new bulge for the V8. The E63 tries to keep things more restrained to ensure people know that this is still a luxury car. | ||
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| Both look better than the non-performance sedans. While the E63 is only marginally better than the regular E-Class, the CTS-V is world's better. The regular CTS is a bit too friendly looking due to the large upper grille and tiny lower grille. The CTS-V redesigns the whole front fascia and better proportions them while adding a few extra sharp lines. You'll need a magnifying glass to spot the changes on the E63. The major difference up front is the slightly revised lower grille and fog lights. | ||
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| You can see two tiny slits up front on the E63's bumper and a crease around the badge on the fender to help differentiate it from the E-Class sedan. There's nothing different about the CTS-V's side except the small badge on the door. | ||
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| The CTS-V has a better proportioned
rear than the E63. The E63's rear is a little too short to match
its wide proportions. The CTS-V's rigid design continues to the
rear. The C-pillar is particularly good-looking with flows into
the trunk. |
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 The E63's rear doesn't seem to match the rest of the car. The taillights don't look like they belong, especially on a Mercedes. |
 The CTS-V finishes off with the same angular design as the rest of the car. The taillights are vertical like the headlights and the third brake light is integrated into the trunk. |
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Both rear's are left virtually untouched from the regular sedans. |
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| Both interiors look good with Cadillac winning for layout design but Mercedes winning for luxuriousness. Things are a little too shiny in the CTS-V, especially the center stack. The layout is better though with a flowing design and a retractable GPS screen to top it off. Materials look better in the E63 but the design is a bit bland. At least it covers the center information screen with a housing to protect it from glare. The gauges look particularly better in the E63 but everything else are on par with one another. | ||
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PROS +Still looks luxurious +Better interior materials CONS -taillight design |
PROS +Aggressive front end +Better interior layout CONS -Shiny interior |
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| Video Source: YouTube via Car and Driver |
| NOTES |
| Mercedes and Cadillac just need to make performance versions of the coupes and then I'll be happy. |
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