Cadillac ATS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac ATS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac ATS and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
When we compare the Cadillac ATS's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac ATS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Cadillac ATS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac ATS's and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac ATS is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac ATS ranges from $16,414 to $29,075 while a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced between $19,993 to $55,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac ATS’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base engine makes 255 horsepower. Both the ATS and the C-Class are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 480 and 539 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac ATS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and rear leg room. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 74200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
43800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
42984
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 74200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22448
Price Range:
16414 - 29075
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
26773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19270 - 45859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61199
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31808
Price Range:
19993 - 55995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
26773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
19270 - 45859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
332
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59791
# Good or Great Deals:
126
Cadillac ATS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Cadillac ATS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.5 - 14.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.063
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9915468768643452
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 17.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8689137411695198
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.0 - 17.0
Cadillac ATS Rankings
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Cadillac ATS Trim Levels
2.0T, 2.0T Luxury, 3.6L Premium Luxury, 3.6L Premium Performance
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 539 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Cargo Space:
10.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
79.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3418 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
183.6 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3616 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
184.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Raven / Stellar Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Obsession Tintcoat
Silver
Radiant Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Selenite Grey Magno / Graphite Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Sahara Beige/Black
Brown
Espresso Brown/Black / Saddle Brown/Black
Gray
Magma Grey/Black
Red
Bengal Red / Cranberry Red/Black
White
Porcelain/Black
