Cadillac XTS vs Mercedes-Benz E400
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Mercedes-Benz E400
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | E 400 |
| Body style | Sedan | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,895 (best) | $58,900 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,900 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $18,344 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $18,788 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 329 hp (best) |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 354 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.6 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 18 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,021 lbs (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 113.1 in (best) |
| Length | 200.9 in (best) | 190 in |
| Width | 72.9 in (best) | — |
| Height | 59.4 in (best) | 56.3 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XTSBase | Mercedes-Benz E400E 400 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 XTS | Mercedes-Benz E400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $46,895 MSRP(Currently comparing) | E 400 $58,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $50,895 MSRP | E 400 $66,300 MSRP |
| 3 | Luxury $52,895 MSRP | E 400 Luxury 4MATIC $58,900 MSRP |
| 4 | Premium Luxury $57,295 MSRP | E 400 Luxury 4MATIC $63,050 MSRP |
| 5 | Premium Luxury $59,495 MSRP | E 400 Sport 4MATIC $58,900 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $66,195 MSRP | E 400 Sport 4MATIC $63,050 MSRP |
| 7 | Platinum $68,395 MSRP | E 400 AMG Line 4MATIC $59,400 MSRP |
| 8 | Platinum V-Sport $72,995 MSRP | E 400 AMG Line 4MATIC $63,550 MSRP |
| 9 | — | E 400 4MATIC $61,400 MSRP |
| 10 | — | E 400 4MATIC $68,800 MSRP |
Live inventory
Cadillac XTS vs Mercedes-Benz E400 FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Cadillac XTS vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Cadillac XTS starts lower at $46,895. Live Cadillac XTS listings start at $17,900.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,895).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on horsepower in this comparison (410).
- Which has better seats: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2019 Cadillac XTS or 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- The 2019 Cadillac XTS leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Cadillac XTS vs 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XTS (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).