Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS and Mercedes-Benz E-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 CTS and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

In comparing the Cadillac CTS's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Cadillac CTS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS's and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better car than the Cadillac CTS.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS ranges from $19,499 to $32,600 while a used 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced between $24,500 to $67,776.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS loses 57 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS is 8.3 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz E-Class' quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS being ranked 8 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 4 out of 29.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS is 7.9 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS’s base engine makes 268 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class base engine makes 241 horsepower. Both the CTS and the E-Class are rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 570 and 522 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Cadillac CTS has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Cadillac CTS and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.