Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Cadillac ATS
Overview | |
MSRP$39,500 | MSRP$33,215 |
Listings1080 | Listings94 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryAs cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2016 Cadillac ATS improves upon last year with a new, 3.6-liter V6 that adds cylinder deactivation and 12 additional horsepower. In addition to the improvements up front, the ATS now sports Apple's CarPlay, which is a viable option for automakers in the future to better serve customers who opt for more infotainment features. The rest of the award-winning car is all there: competent chassis and impeccable road manners. It's enough to give the Germans a run for their money. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 202 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower202 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 202 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | Torque191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5550 rpm | Horsepower202 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space10.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3417 lbs | Curb Weight3319 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height55.9 in |
Length184.5 in | Length182.8 in |
Width79.5 in | Width71.1 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase109.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,500 | $33,215 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | As cars lose out to more popular trucks and crossovers, the C-Class sedan is still the best-selling Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. More than 70,000 Americans took a C-Class home in 2016, all of them attracted to this car’s near-perfect blend of comfort, performance, price, and snob appeal. What’s in store for 2017? More of the same—and that’s a very good thing. | The 2016 Cadillac ATS improves upon last year with a new, 3.6-liter V6 that adds cylinder deactivation and 12 additional horsepower. In addition to the improvements up front, the ATS now sports Apple's CarPlay, which is a viable option for automakers in the future to better serve customers who opt for more infotainment features. The rest of the award-winning car is all there: competent chassis and impeccable road manners. It's enough to give the Germans a run for their money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 202 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 202 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 202 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm | 191 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5550 rpm | 202 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3417 lbs | 3319 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.9 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 182.8 in |
Width | 79.5 in | 71.1 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 109.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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