Cadillac CT6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Luxury | AMG CLS 53 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $58,995 (best) | $81,550 |
| Lowest listing price | $24,609 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $25,981 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $30,973 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 5 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.2 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 429 hp (best) |
| Torque | 284 lb-ft | 384 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 15.8 cu ft (best) | 11.9 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,985 lbs (best) | 4,456 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 122.4 in (best) | 115.7 in |
| Length | 205.8 in (best) | 199.1 in |
| Width | 74 in | 74.6 in (best) |
| Height | 58 in (best) | 56 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac CT6Luxury | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMGAMG CLS 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac CT6 | Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxury $58,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG CLS 53 $81,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Luxury $74,495 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Base $94,895 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Platinum $96,495 MSRP | — |
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Cadillac CT6 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG FAQ
- Which is better: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Cadillac CT6 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Cadillac CT6 starts lower at $58,995. Live Cadillac CT6 listings start at $24,609.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- The 2020 Cadillac CT6 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (58,995).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- The 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- The 2020 Cadillac CT6 leads on horsepower in this comparison (550).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2020 Cadillac CT6 or 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG?
- The 2020 Cadillac CT6 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).