Cadillac STS vs Mercedes-Benz S350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2013 Mercedes-Benz S350
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V6 Luxury Sport | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | diesel fuel |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | diesel |
| Model year | 2011 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,280 (best) | $93,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | 21.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 302 hp (best) | 240 hp |
| Torque | 272 lb-ft | 455 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.8 cu ft | 16.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,973 lbs (best) | 4,784 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 124.6 in (best) |
| Length | 196.7 in | 206.5 in (best) |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in (best) |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac STSV6 Luxury Sport | Mercedes-Benz S350S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 STS | Mercedes-Benz S350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V6 Luxury Sport $47,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) | S350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $93,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | V6 Luxury $50,820 MSRP | — |
| 3 | V6 Premium $56,380 MSRP | — |
Cadillac STS vs Mercedes-Benz S350 FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Cadillac STS vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Cadillac STS starts lower at $47,280.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,280).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- The 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on horsepower in this comparison (302).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Cadillac STS or 2013 Mercedes-Benz S350?
- The 2011 Cadillac STS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).