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Can the cadillac ets compete with the Mercedes Benz E350?
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- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E ...
- E350 Luxury Sedan
- 2008 Cadillac CTS
- CTS 4dr Sdn RWD w/1SA
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine | Engine, 3.6L Variable Valve Timing V6 PFI (263 hp [196.1 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 253 lb-ft of torque [341.6 N-m] @ 3100 rpm) |
| 7-speed automatic electronically controlled driver-adaptive transmission | Transmission, Aisin 6-speed manual (Must specify a transmission. Not available with (PDW) Performance Luxury Package or (Y42) 18" (45.7 cm) All-Season Tire Performance Package. Base MSRP includes (MN6) Aisin 6-speed manual transmission.) |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive |
| Rear wheel drive | Battery, maintenance-free with rundown protection |
| Independent 4-link front & 5-arm multi-link rear suspension | Suspension, 4-wheel independent |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars, gas shock absorbers, coil springs | Steering, power, rack-and-pinion |
| P245/45R17 all-season performance tires | Exhaust, stainless-steel |
| Compact spare tire | Exhaust tips, polished |
| 17" x 8.0" 7-spoke aluminum wheels | |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open/close, memory | Wheels, 17" x 8" (43.2 cm x 20.3 cm) painted aluminum |
| Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: projector low beams, selectable light- sensing headlamps | Tires, P235/55R17 H-rated all-season, blackwall |
| Front halogen foglamps | Headlamps, halogen Tungsten, windshield wiper-activated with Twilight Sentinel and flash-to-pass feature |
| Single red rear foglamp | Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding |
| Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto override | Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted |
| Pwr heated mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror | Wipers, front intermittent with washers |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated windshield washer reservoir | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
|---|---|
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with single-slot CD player and MP3 playback with Radio Data System (RDS) and Bose 8-speaker system | |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation. (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.) | |
| Antenna, integral front and rear | |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| 10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: 3-position memory, adjustable lumbar support, pwr active head restraints | Seats, front bucket, includes 8-way power driver seat adjuster and articulating head restraints |
| MB-Tex upholstery | Seat adjuster, front passenger manual recline |
| Burl Walnut wood trim | Seat, rear pass-through, center armrest |
| Front/rear floor mats | Armrest, front center |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel w/audio & multi-function display controls | Armrest, rear center with dual cup holders |
| 4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory, programmable easy-exit feature | Console, floor with floor shifter, integral armrest, storage compartment and cup holders |
| Multi-function display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction indicator, driver-programmable settings, trip meter | Floor mats, carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp electronic bar-graph, tachometer, quartz clock | Steering column, manual rake wheel and telescopic |
| Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display | Steering wheel, leather-wrapped |
| Pwr windows w/1-touch express down & up | Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, HVAC and cruise |
| Pwr door locks w/drive away locking | Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine water temperature gauge and Driver Information Center |
| Cruise control | Fuel gauge, analog |
| Tire pressure monitor | Tire Pressure Monitor System |
| Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification | Door locks, power programmable |
| SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, closing windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock | Windows, power with front and rear Express-Down, front Express-Up and rear passenger lockout |
| Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener | Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filters, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows | Trunk release, power |
| Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & driving speed & exterior temp | Remote Keyless Entry |
| COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, integrated MP3 compatible 6-disc CD changer, large color LCD screen, (10) soft keys, fiber-optic communication among components | Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III |
| Harman/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround sound system | Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger |
| Audio auxiliary input jack in glovebox | Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls |
| Driver/passenger illuminated visor mirrors | Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Illuminated entry system w/locator lighting | |
| Front reading lamps | |
| Night security illumination | |
| Leather-trimmed shift knob | |
| Cargo area & cabin 12V pwr outlets | |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| Traction control, all-speed, brake and engine controlled | |
| StabiliTrak, stability enhancement system | |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | |
| Daytime Running Lamps. | |
| OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-By-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | |
| Air bags, dual-stage frontal driver, dual-depth frontal passenger with Passenger Sensing System, seat-mounted driver and right-front passenger side impact and front and rear outboard head curtain (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and outboard rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger | |
| Child seat restraint system | |
| Door locks, rear child security | |
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | |
|---|---|
| City 17/hwy 24 (3.5L engine/7-speed auto trans) | |