Cadillac CT6-V vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,305
- CT6-V: 188 hp more, 1.1 s quicker to 60.
- S-Class: 5 mpg better, 0.5 cu ft more cargo.
- CT6-V wins 4 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | CT6-V | S-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $95,890 | $97,195 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 550 hp | 362 hp | CT6-V |
| Torque | 640 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | CT6-V |
| MPG combined | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | S-Class |
| Cargo, max | 15.8 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft | S-Class |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 12.3 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 40.4 in | 43.0 in | S-Class |
| Front legroom | 46.4 in | 41.4 in | CT6-V |
| Length | 205.8 in | 206.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 74.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,480 lb | 4,553 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.0 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9 s published | 5.0 s tested | CT6-V |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CT6-V AWD $94,895 | S-Class S 450 RWD $94,250 | $645 |
| S-Class S 450 RWD $94,250 | CT6-V AWD $94,895 | $645 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CT6-V | S-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $95,890 | $97,195 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $2,259 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $13,553 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $109,443 | $107,668 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CT6-V wins.
S-Class wins if MPG weight is 7 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | S-Class | 23% |
| Power | CT6-V | 34% |
| Space | S-Class | 3% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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