| 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 grill 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 tail lights 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 tail lights 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 -Tail light design |
PROS +Aggressive front end +Better interior layout CONS -Shiny interior |
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| Video Source: YouTube via Car and Driver |
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| Mercedes and Cadillac just need to make performance versions of the coupes and then I'll be happy. |
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