The Luxury Sedan Road Runners: 2018 Cadillac CTS-V RWD VS. 2018 Mercedes Benz E63 S AMG AWD

Highlight: Both the Cadillac CTS-V and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 S AMG in our comparison test were powered by high-performance 8-cylinder engines.

Cadillac CTS-V RWD Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $92,440 (Base Price: $88,490)

Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG AWD Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $122,060 (Base Price: $105,395)

Seating Capacity: 5

Detroit Luxury Car Makers Retool, Adding Fresh Vehicles To The Mix

Cadillac CTS-V launches with an 8-cylinder, 640 horsepower engine

2015 Lincoln MKX is based off the same styling theme as the successful entry level MKC

The CTS-V arrives this summer with a top speed of 200-mph

BMW M-Series Competitor: Cadillac 2015 CTS Returns With The V

Launching in late summer with 640 horsepower, 630 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 200 mph, the new CTS-V reaches higher than its predecessors, leading Cadillac’s product-driven expansion and elevation. It is the third generation of the acclaimed luxury sports sedan that launched the elite V-Series a decade ago – and redefined Cadillac for a new generation of enthusiasts.

“V-Series represents the very best of the Cadillac brand – the pinnacle of our design and technical capabilities,” said Johan de Nysschen, Cadillac president. “The new CTS-V is the most compelling example of Cadillac’s product substance and brand trajectory. The new CTS-V soars into the stratosphere of the most exhilarating luxury cars.”

2012 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe: GM’s Four Seater Corvette

Highlights: This dressed-up, performance oriented workhorse is equipped with a standard 6-speed manual transmission. And unlike the CTS-V sedan, the coupe sits two inches lower.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $72,080 ($63,215 before options)

Seating Capacity:  4 occupants

Standard Safety Features: Brembo performance brakes; a segment first dual-depth front passenger air bag’’ front and side impact airbags; driver and front passenger airbags; front and rear curtain side airbags; a rearview camera; an electronic blind spot
 alert system; and daytime running lights

Standard Equipment: 19-inch wheels; leather and suede seating surfaces; power memory front bucket seats; a power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel; a leather wrapped steering wheel; dual zone climate control system; a navigation system; rain sensing windshield wipers; high intensity discharge headlamps with adaptable forward lights; keyless remote system; rear parking assist system; a keyless starter; a remote vehicle start system; and maintenance is covered for 4 years or 50,000 miles

Standard Audio: a 10-speaker 5.1 Bose surround system with a 40GB hard drive with a 3-month subscription to XM satellite

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 100,000 miles

Bluetooth Compatibility: Yes

MP3 Capability: Yes

ipod Capability: Yes

Standard Engine/Horsepower: 6.2 liter, 8-cylinder/566-hp

Recommended Fuel: Premium

Standard Fuel Mileage: 14-city/19-hwy

What’s New: Beside two new paint colors and the addition of an electronic blind spot detection system, which alert the driver of vehicles in the mirrors’ blind spot prior to changing into another lane, the CTS-V is pretty much the same as the 2011 model.