Cadillac CT4 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$90
- CT4: 49 hp more, 2.1 cu ft more cargo.
- A-Class: 1 mpg better, 0.5 in more rear legroom.
- CT4 wins 6 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT4 | A-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,090 | $35,000 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 188 hp | CT4 |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | CT4 |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 28 mpg | A-Class |
| Cargo, max | 10.7 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | CT4 |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.7 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | CT4 |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in | 33.9 in | A-Class |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 41.8 in | CT4 |
| Length | 187.2 in | 179.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,422 lb | 3,285 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 7.1 s tested | CT4 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CT4 Luxury RWD $33,695 | A-Class A 220 FWD $33,950 | $255 |
| A-Class A 220 FWD $33,950 | CT4 Luxury RWD $33,695 | $255 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT4 | A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $35,090 | $35,000 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $43,623 | $43,229 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CT4 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A-Class | 4% |
| Power | CT4 | 21% |
| Space | CT4 | 20% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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