Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG vs Cadillac CTS-V
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.7 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 406 / 400 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 529 / 390 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1745 / 3847 | 1961 / 4323 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 232 / 229 | 243 / 239 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Cadillac CTS-V | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.7 s | 14.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.0 s | 9.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 9.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.9 s @ 96.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 110.0 mph | 12.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 266 kph (165 mph) | 253 kph (157 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) | 18.1 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (167 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Cadillac CTS-V | CLS 55 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
CLS 55 AMG is the fastest by considerable margin.
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