Never heard of Caddy's V6 being described as "horrible sounding" till now. Also, the Caddy's more of a sports sedan than the Benz. It punches above its weight price and performance wise. It would be more interesting seeing this one against the 7 series since it's much closer in price 80k starting. Put the base 7'er against the top Caddy, as their prices match. I bet the Caddy will do well performance wise but don't know much about the 7'er's features/interior.
The irony whenever he says the colors in the CT6 are tacky, whilst displaying the exact same colors on the ambient lighting for the S-Class. Sometimes I feel like leasing cars shouldn't be legal, it creates people like this.
The very act of comparing a car against a car with which it can't compete is an example of bias. The repeated emphasis on being a whole whopping 2 inches shorter than the S class pretty much sums it up.
He says the the v6 twin turbo sounds are awful???he's out of his mind!!!1 of the main reasons I'm buying the car is for that triumphant roar of that twin turbo roar!!!!
I work on new caddys and gm trucks, the door handles as shown in video are very flimsy, interior panels are a more loose fit, everything is just not up to par with a benz. i do not understand why gm cannot build something comparable in quality with a benz.
+z guyee man Because no one would buy it. Everyone cries for a better built car, but when they do so everyone complains that it costs too much. You can't have it both. Obviously if GM wanted to make a better car than the S class they could (biggest automaker in the world), but the economics don't make sense for them to do som
That S Class is not more than 130K not 150K. Please do your research before making comments you know nothing about. His car is a base model with a few options.
john rand Yeah he said that in the video. everyone heard that. A fully optioned ct6 is almost 90k, a fully optioned s550 is 160k. Did you hear him say that or do you need to rewatch the video? What your doing is comparing a mustang to a lambo, yeah their both built for speed but their price point is very different. Should the mustang be "half the price" just because a lambo is faster? Use your head.
If i had the money, the thing stopping me from buying the cadillac over the competition isnt anything wrong with it that he mentioned. Whats stopping me is that there is no V8. Im paying 80k, idk want a v6tt, this isnt ford, this is GM, give me a fucking v8 cadillac
Why? What difference does a V8 make? Maybe more power, but do you really need more power for a car like the CT6? I mean, this isn't the 60s anymore, cars don't slow down while you climb a hill at full throttle.
V8 sounds amazing and if you want to modify it is much more headroom for how high you can go compared to a v6, and if they were to put something like a ls3 in it (which isnt going to happen) It would be incredibly reliable, but the LT1 will prob go in it and you will get similar gas mileage and 50 more hp than the ttv6
***** You will always get more for your money byuing a used car. And as far as custumer service goes, i know nothing about that but isnt your evidence a bit anecdotal? The point is this is not a car for a peasent. The S class is like expensive wine. Good value ? probobly not. But to have that same experience, you have to pay alot. (that is why this is unfair))
You called Cadillac's interior color schematic tacky? Yet the S class has neon lights plastered throughout the car with deep blue and purple tones? Dude you lost me after that ridiculous comparison.
Fast forward to 2019 and they introduce the CT6-V with a Cadillac exclusive 4.2TT V8 with 550 hp & 640 lb-ft hitting the 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds. That meets or beats all CTS Vs even when they gave the CTS V the Camaro 6.2 in 2019 with a 0 to 60 of 3.8 seconds. Both 0 to 60 times came from Motor Trend testing numbers.
I have a cadillac and an S550 4matic. He's right. Anyone who has driven any luxury car and makes the mistake of testing an SClass, will never be the same again. You can't go back, ever.
So basically the Cadillac is a good car, yet its competition is just too good. (Lexus LS, Mercedes Benz S550, BMW 7 series, Audi A8, used examples of these.)
I am American, and I think American cars, especially Cadillac, are just plain garbage. Cadillac makes cars that aren't luxurious at all. Gaudy excuses for luxury.
As much as I love Cadillac I have to agree with you +King Whombat I still have my 93 Fleetwood Brougham with just 100k miles and it's a dream just driving it. Cadillac to me really fell off the luxury scene when the Fleetwood was discontinued.
"because of these 34 speakers, you can actually have a conversation with your passenger with the music turned all the way up without having to raise your voice" I think I'm missing something here. If you raise the volume of the stereo, wouldn't you have to compensate by raising your own voice to speak over the music? Can you explain your statement please? TY
This is the first gen of the CT6. I'd give it some slack since nothing is perfect on the first try. If I was to review this car I'd say that it's a step towards the right direction. Cadillac has shown they can kick ass, so I wouldn't doubt them.
Caddy looks better and improves so much with every new model. It is a matter of time before people say "I am not European car owner, I have a damn Cadillac!"
No... classic is when you look at a Holden Caprice. Hyundai is known to try too hard to follow up other car manufacturers and they did well the past 10 years but now they are out of new ideas.
DarknoorX Holden Caprice looks also classic and decent but it's a way different segment. The S-Class is state of the art over decades and there will be nothing on market that is able to change that whether it's Hyundai or Cadillac. Only 7 Series and A8 became etablished meanwhile
You cannot beat the design of the CT6. Seeing it in person, it has one of the highest levels of road presence compared to any other car. Cadillac's designers have somehow managed to keep the sharp, creased lines of A&S design, while smoothening them out at the same time. The low and long hood with vertical lights is very imposing. The 3.0TT engine sounds amazing, but really is only tuned for peak performance at mid to high rpm, which is the exact opposite of typical turbocharged engines. I say Cadillac retunes the 3.0TT to make a little more power beginning at lower rpm. I also think the CT6 should get the 10 speed automatic from the Camaro ZL1. From what I have heard, the CT6's lightweight Omega platform makes for a very tossable driving experience. The upcoming 4.2TT DOHC V8 will for sure make the CT6 an even better performer. More aggressive brakes, 4 wheel steering system, and suspension should come standard with 4.2TT models. If anyone knows how the testing of Dynamic Skip Fire is coming along, I would love to hear! DSF takes active fuel management / cylinder bank shut-off to a new level where an on-board computer analyzes the necessary power needed to keep the car cruising down the highway or getting up to speed. Based on this data, it will skip individual cylinders from firing, which will reduce fuel usage by 15-20%. Cadillac could have a real tech marvel on their hands if they start being bold and leading their own path, instead of copying the Germans.
Very nice review, i enjoyed watching this. Serious talk, not too technical, not boring, enough views of the car itself and talk about features that are interesting for buyers and enthousiast. Great job!
Not even close. The Germans are still trying to catch up to Cadillac's quality. If the Germans would stop designing things to break, it would be a different story.
Bottom line Benz has a deplorable depreciation value. A quick look into eBay will reveal Benz that cost 130k drop to about 80k and 40k within 2 years. They also are very expensive to maintain and repair costs will be high. Not saying Caddy might better but facts are facts
thats about right as the ats was only a 30k car brand new, plus all those that are that cheap are 2.0t with no options and 30k plus miles on them(16k drop) a s550 (of the same years) can be had for around 56k thats 70k off its price of 130k
exe. Black I remember when owning a Benz was a big deal. because they were. They used to build on them on bodies that could go through brick walls and still keep running. And the cars were actually put together in germany by hand for the most part. And Benz used to pride it self on being the leader in technology and gadgets. Time's have changed and the quality that Merc was known for isn't there anymore. The market speaks for it self. They're still great vehicles, but not cars you want to own for long term without warranties. There a nightmare to repair and maintain.
cheekz I did. I honestly don't think cars on todays market that are being branded as luxary, sedans from any automakers are worth the 6 figures they're asking. Every car maker now is making vehicles that offer the same. Merc aren't unique as they used to be. Hell Hyunda now is closing the gap, which I never thought in a Million years that we'd see a Hyunda be worth more than 65K. They're offering powerful enegines, with all the creature comforts and luxary packages that every single german automaker offers.
aky19832001 yea benz use to be a beast, leader in technology and gadgets idk i think gm come give them a run for that back in the day both were ahead of their time in tech, remember the Cadillac L62 good idea but the tech wasnt there yet lol,style Benz is still king, sound i think is a draw, repair hands down go to gm. and yeah my friend had a hyundai genesis and that thing is crazy good you would thing your in a benz or bmw or something if they blinded you and put you in the car
The CT8 was cancelled but that doesn't mean we won't see a larger range topper car at some point. I just think we won't see the car that was supposed to come to market. Keep in mind that current Cadillac management has not been there long enough to shepherd any of the current products from start to production including the XT5 and CT6. I think the CT8 didn't hit the design goals they wanted and chose to start over. They probably would have done the same to this vehicle had it not been so far along in the development process. Saying that the CT8 was cancelled also gives Cadillac more to time bring a suitable car to market rather than having everyone think they will see it within three years.
Sevenfeet0 I just think that Cadillac should do some throwbacks, like the Fleetwood Brougham and the Fleetwood Eldorado. I also believe they need to do a better job on quality control for their products. The brand has been around far too long for them to have fit and finish issues. Mercedes and BMW are kicking their assess in that category.
BroccoliBeefed don't take my word for it, but the only people now days that really buy GM cars are those that can't afford the European stuff. When it comes to cars and alcohol, they are the best.
There's a reason why the S-Class is the benchmark, and number one car in this class of vehicles. The elegance, design, technology, and quality is what puts it ahead of the rest. If a car is to dethrone the S-Class in this segment, it surely would not be Cadillac for numerous reasons. I, as well as the rest of the world that's not the US, will take the Mercedes.
i wish luxury car companys would stop trying to make these huge cars be sports cars. just give me 2 driving modes. comfort: quite exhaust, smooth shifting, pulled back throttle response yadda yadda. and hooning mode: fast shifting, minimal electronic input for luxury donuts, exhaust cutout for loud luxury noises. all the extra stuff modes they have in the middle of those 2 are very unnecassary. you dont even have to change suspension tuning for hoon mode. body roll is fun sometimes lmao. i just want a luxury car with power behind it, no need to try and make it a miata
+Dayqwan Henderson Then you must be the happiest owner according to JD Power and Associates. I like the S Class but I want it to improve and it may take those competitors to do so.
I like Cadillac, but I love Mercedes. My instant reaction when I saw the title was, "Why would they even bother comparing a Caddy to a Benz? The Benz is clearly the the winner hands down."
Pitting cars against each other simply because they represent the 'top of the line' of their respective manufacturers is pointless. Honda's top sports coupe is Accord EX . . does that mean it would go up against an Aston Martin Vanquish? Stupid. When evaluating cars, they should face their direct competition, which is largely determined by pricing and marketplace perception. In this case, the Mercedes Benz E Class is the CT6's opposition, not the S.
If this comparison were the Cadillac CT6 vs BMW 750i (which Vehicle Virgins compared it to the S550), then the CT6 would have won, or just at a bigger margin compare to the Bimmer.
Wouldn't an Equus at ~60k be a much better deal than the CT6 in terms of materials and features for the price? It's between the 5-7 and E-S models while costing less and being closer to a fully equipped S class in terms of features and materials. I'm not sure where the CT6 would fit, but at least it looks nice.
Yeah if you're in the market for the s-class, I don't see any reason to get the CT6. Not even close. But if the S-class is at the way top end of what you can afford, the CT6 is a great option.
Exactly! What kind of doofus dares to make this comparison. What's the matter GM? Jealous? Maybe if you didn't have things like the Aztek , Catera, Cimarron,and V864 engines in your history, people would take you seriously. But we all know better and what you're about
BroccoliBeefed ya but so you know about the v16 caddy the v12 caddy the 53 eldorado the 57. the 58-58 brougham which was twice the price of a rolls Royce? they ruined it in the 80s and 90s but Cadillac was in fact the standard of the world for several decades
Justin Davison . And who cares about that era?. Most people arent old enough to remember that era of Cadillac, and many arent even alive. ,certainly not the car buying crowd. We've only known their embarrassing debacles and tacky luxoboats
+greatgood5 Not really. I like to be able to work on my cars. This makes it harder to do so. When some electronics start failing in the future, it'll probably be cheaper to buy a new one. Not to say I won't buy a new car, but it's sad really. Some new cars don't even have dip sticks. That's fucked up.
I will gaurantee 90% of the idiots in the comments bashing the caddy drive a car that is 90% shittier than a CT6. If some buddy of anyone in the comments came and picked them up to go to a movie and showed up in a CT6 theyd be singing a different tune
I was looking for a 2001-2006 Cl500 a while back but the air suspensions are almost bound to fail and cost as much to fix as the cars worth..shame too such, good looking car.
Love the CT6
Shouldn’t you be looking at plane reviews?😂😂
Larger trunk on the Cadillac is for dead bodies
Mario D okay.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
the Benz hands down on the interior, but the ct6 looks boss on the exterior it holds its on damn well
After driving a CT6 I couldn't believe it. Amazing, miles ahead of S5500 IMO. Always gotta keep options open.
Never heard of Caddy's V6 being described as "horrible sounding" till now. Also, the Caddy's more of a sports sedan than the Benz. It punches above its weight price and performance wise. It would be more interesting seeing this one against the 7 series since it's much closer in price 80k starting. Put the base 7'er against the top Caddy, as their prices match. I bet the Caddy will do well performance wise but don't know much about the 7'er's features/interior.
The irony whenever he says the colors in the CT6 are tacky, whilst displaying the exact same colors on the ambient lighting for the S-Class. Sometimes I feel like leasing cars shouldn't be legal, it creates people like this.
Am I the only one that thinks this is in NO WAY a fair comparison the S550 costs way more! Next up Rolls Royce Ghost vs Ford ka?
Next up!!!!!! BUGATTI CHIRON vs SCOOTER!!!
Well it’s flagship to flagship it’s fair but price point it’s not but that means Cadillac just needs to step it up
Actually no the Cadillac is very nice and can compete with Mercedes they always have it’s all about bmw,Mercedes,,Cadillac,audi,Toyota,
No disrespect to the Mercedes but that Cadillac looks like a gentleman’s car…
If your gonna be bias just tell us
Right
the Ct6 is just not a s class competitor. He isn't really being biased
The very act of comparing a car against a car with which it can't compete is an example of bias. The repeated emphasis on being a whole whopping 2 inches shorter than the S class pretty much sums it up.
so true
I started to feel that way too but you had to remember that it is in its own category.
I will say the CT6 has exterior looks! But that S Class interior is amazing.
Only the front of the CT6 is ok, the back is pure garbage.
+Josh B said the same about your sister
+CCZ damn son😂😂
His mother too.
+Josh B o actually think the front is alittle weird but the back is nice.
Both cars are very nice, but can they survive the hydraulic press????
just the s-class
The cadillac because it is gm and looks more like a brick the foofy shit in the benz won't help it at all.
Lmaooooo
Only the volvo from the 90s can lol
Abier Alam the hydraulic press can't survive the 90s volvo
do a luxury comparison with the a8 or the rs7. like this so Parker can see it.
S8*
yee do the rs7 no one cares about the A8, S8 its ugly af anyway.
dont do a comparions. Just do a dead on review on the new rs7
A little bit pointless to compare two cars which are built by the same company though...
not really considering they're 2 different cars
He says the the v6 twin turbo sounds are awful???he's out of his mind!!!1 of the main reasons I'm buying the car is for that triumphant roar of that twin turbo roar!!!!
I love the new CT6, I would take it over the S-Class any day!
watching this while i take a shit
Uhhh.......it's "Sittin' on the toilet! (Smack!)"
+Gatinq/ZayatSpeeds your not man
+John Smith it passes the time and since it it's a good vid it makes time zoom by
I don't wanna touch your smartphone screen.
ha I watch netflix when taking a shit :P
He should have called this video how to take a shit on Cadillac
no mercedes is always better than american cars fullstop
Or, you know, maybe a cheaply made V6 sedan just can't keep up with the S class.
I work on new caddys and gm trucks, the door handles as shown in video are very flimsy, interior panels are a more loose fit, everything is just not up to par with a benz. i do not understand why gm cannot build something comparable in quality with a benz.
+z guyee man Because no one would buy it. Everyone cries for a better built car, but when they do so everyone complains that it costs too much. You can't have it both. Obviously if GM wanted to make a better car than the S class they could (biggest automaker in the world), but the economics don't make sense for them to do som
+z guyee man even though they have before in my time
that much of a price gap, ill still take the Cadillac
I would take the CT6, cause the value for money is great.
Except S-Class is basically better in every way.
+Po Russki but not 30k better
+Alex Donohoe but it is.
Tyler Meiring if you want to pay an extra 30k for some higher quality plastic and wood be my guest.
The CT6 is really nice but the Sclass is just ultra luxurious.
The CT6 needs to be half the price.
+Josh B the ct6 isn't a 45k car. Your just slamming on it because it's being compared to a car that's almost 150k.
That S Class is not more than 130K not 150K. Please do your research before making comments you know nothing about. His car is a base model with a few options.
No, you just need double the money. Cadillac isn't a charity.
john rand Yeah he said that in the video. everyone heard that. A fully optioned ct6 is almost 90k, a fully optioned s550 is 160k. Did you hear him say that or do you need to rewatch the video? What your doing is comparing a mustang to a lambo, yeah their both built for speed but their price point is very different. Should the mustang be "half the price" just because a lambo is faster? Use your head.
The Cadi have a better design in the front
The CT6 is stunning
If i had the money, the thing stopping me from buying the cadillac over the competition isnt anything wrong with it that he mentioned. Whats stopping me is that there is no V8. Im paying 80k, idk want a v6tt, this isnt ford, this is GM, give me a fucking v8 cadillac
for real for real if i wanted a 6 id buy a damn supra or a g35
Why? What difference does a V8 make? Maybe more power, but do you really need more power for a car like the CT6? I mean, this isn't the 60s anymore, cars don't slow down while you climb a hill at full throttle.
It's coming. They're putting a V8 in the CT6 this year or next year I believe.
V8 sounds amazing and if you want to modify it is much more headroom for how high you can go compared to a v6, and if they were to put something like a ls3 in it (which isnt going to happen) It would be incredibly reliable, but the LT1 will prob go in it and you will get similar gas mileage and 50 more hp than the ttv6
SenorSwagBuns So you want your luxury car to sound good? Isn't it supposed to be quiet. I mean the S-class has a V8, but it's silent inside.
My Hyundai Accent shits on those cars chests
LOL, troll.
I used to drive one of those lol. Don't h8 m8
push a hippie Hatters gonna hate, m8.
only two car manufacturers in the world uses Lexicon Audio for their sound system.
Rolls Royce & Hyundai
Hyundai Accent Fan Club
I like the Cadillac more
are you kidding me?? pitting a Mercedes against a fucking caddy?!
Not fair...
oh fanboy, please. go drive your a180 cdi.
+White Horse fanboy? BC I think its unfair to pit a Mercedes to a fucking Cadddy? hahahah riiiight. ...
I agree. The Mercedes can't even compete.
UnitedRecording :D
***** You will always get more for your money byuing a used car. And as far as custumer service goes, i know nothing about that but isnt your evidence a bit anecdotal?
The point is this is not a car for a peasent. The S class is like expensive wine. Good value ? probobly not. But to have that same experience, you have to pay alot. (that is why this is unfair))
You called Cadillac's interior color schematic tacky? Yet the S class has neon lights plastered throughout the car with deep blue and purple tones? Dude you lost me after that ridiculous comparison.
The S class looks weird. I vote for the American Cars!
@@davidel9466 too full of american shit. Europeans created your country, fools
Fuck both, I want a CTSV with that Z06 motor 💦
Same fuck all these it's all about the cts v
***** idk why everyone likes the ATSV more
Fast forward to 2019 and they introduce the CT6-V with a Cadillac exclusive 4.2TT V8 with 550 hp & 640 lb-ft hitting the 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds. That meets or beats all CTS Vs even when they gave the CTS V the Camaro 6.2 in 2019 with a 0 to 60 of 3.8 seconds. Both 0 to 60 times came from Motor Trend testing numbers.
it's not a fair comparison, the Benz is double in price
No it's not... He's reviewing the fully loaded one.
+Josh B technically it and even of the CT6 reaches premium the S550 still costs more.
He already mentioned that in the beginning of the video, ya poop head.
I have a cadillac and an S550 4matic. He's right. Anyone who has driven any luxury car and makes the mistake of testing an SClass, will never be the same again. You can't go back, ever.
Cadillac, hands down.
Wow man, extreme bias in this review. I think the Caddy kicks the S class's ass when you add price difference.
So basically the Cadillac is a good car, yet its competition is just too good. (Lexus LS, Mercedes Benz S550, BMW 7 series, Audi A8, used examples of these.)
The comparison is kind of off like he said, there should be a CT8 to compare to all of those cars.
Yeah, as long as you buy the BS that anyone would be crosshopping cars from $60k to $170k.
The S Class 550 tops out at 130K. The S 600 not the Maybach 600 is 180K
I hope your kidding
Cadillac really need to work hard in terms of boosting it's gobal status.
Then they need to build decent cars.
Josh B To Americans, cadillac product now is perfect enough. lol
I am American, and I think American cars, especially Cadillac, are just plain garbage. Cadillac makes cars that aren't luxurious at all. Gaudy excuses for luxury.
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+Josh B but they still sell more as a luxury brand.. People mostly buy their SUV's and their sub compact cars like the ATS and CTS
Man you just can't beat the s class. For luxury sedans. Id pick an s class maybach over ANYthing else.
huh??? strange opinion
Oh course. Maybachs also cost as much as 5 Cadillacs
Even over a rolls ?🤔
Cadillac used to build the best luxury cars until they ended the fleetwood in 96
As much as I love Cadillac I have to agree with you
+King Whombat
I still have my 93 Fleetwood Brougham with just 100k miles and it's a dream just driving it. Cadillac to me really fell off the luxury scene when the Fleetwood was discontinued.
what about the 2017 Lincoln Continental
I would take a cts-v over any sedan
Bentley and even Rolls Royce?
Both of these cars are over prices junk.
+Nouman Nomi yeah over them, best of both world, fast and luxury
+Eric M (Erich2277) what's worth the money for a sedan them
I think the only new sedan i would take over a ctsv would be an audi rs7
The CT6 is still a phenomenal bargain, but imagine how it could be if they matched the price of the S550
The Cadillac is too futuristic? I see that as a good thing, in my opinion this is what the Sclass is missing.
Mercedes-Maybach wants to let it look comfortable and cool, not overtaken. It is nice to see in my opinion.
The Best or Nothing, period.
I guess nothing right?
+Braden McHenry lol
+Braden McHenry Savage !
That's the best way to put it
rolls royce my buddy
"because of these 34 speakers, you can actually have a conversation with your passenger with the music turned all the way up without having to raise your voice" I think I'm missing something here. If you raise the volume of the stereo, wouldn't you have to compensate by raising your own voice to speak over the music? Can you explain your statement please? TY
I'll take the Cadillac because it won't break down after 40k miles
Bro it's still GM it'll break down too lol
+Johnson _ Brandon 13 Meh, I give it 100k
Bravobraza maximum lol
A family member's 06 CTS made it to 190k before it shit the bed. No major problems throughout its life though.
Technically it wont break down as fast because it will be at the dealer for recalls #GMLife
Up next, Bentley vs Hyundai
This is the first gen of the CT6. I'd give it some slack since nothing is perfect on the first try. If I was to review this car I'd say that it's a step towards the right direction. Cadillac has shown they can kick ass, so I wouldn't doubt them.
Caddy looks better and improves so much with every new model. It is a matter of time before people say "I am not European car owner, I have a damn Cadillac!"
It looks definitely not better
Pfffft yahy but that same old layout Benz is good? -__-
it's not an old layout.. just classic
No... classic is when you look at a Holden Caprice. Hyundai is known to try too hard to follow up other car manufacturers and they did well the past 10 years but now they are out of new ideas.
DarknoorX Holden Caprice looks also classic and decent but it's a way different segment. The S-Class is state of the art over decades and there will be nothing on market that is able to change that whether it's Hyundai or Cadillac. Only 7 Series and A8 became etablished meanwhile
You cannot beat the design of the CT6. Seeing it in person, it has one of the highest levels of road presence compared to any other car. Cadillac's designers have somehow managed to keep the sharp, creased lines of A&S design, while smoothening them out at the same time. The low and long hood with vertical lights is very imposing. The 3.0TT engine sounds amazing, but really is only tuned for peak performance at mid to high rpm, which is the exact opposite of typical turbocharged engines. I say Cadillac retunes the 3.0TT to make a little more power beginning at lower rpm. I also think the CT6 should get the 10 speed automatic from the Camaro ZL1. From what I have heard, the CT6's lightweight Omega platform makes for a very tossable driving experience. The upcoming 4.2TT DOHC V8 will for sure make the CT6 an even better performer. More aggressive brakes, 4 wheel steering system, and suspension should come standard with 4.2TT models. If anyone knows how the testing of Dynamic Skip Fire is coming along, I would love to hear! DSF takes active fuel management / cylinder bank shut-off to a new level where an on-board computer analyzes the necessary power needed to keep the car cruising down the highway or getting up to speed. Based on this data, it will skip individual cylinders from firing, which will reduce fuel usage by 15-20%. Cadillac could have a real tech marvel on their hands if they start being bold and leading their own path, instead of copying the Germans.
Congrats, you know how to read a spec sheet 🤡
For the price of the S-class, I would get a new or used Bentley. Otherwise, I would get the CT6 2.0T.
You’d also pay the price of a new sclass in yearly repairs on the Bentley
Sacred kaligraphy. Practice 3 Finely
Very nice review, i enjoyed watching this. Serious talk, not too technical, not boring, enough views of the car itself and talk about features that are interesting for buyers and enthousiast. Great job!
cadillac is always going to be chasing the germans is a lot of categories. it just can't catch up. first time on this channel. new sub
Not even close. The Germans are still trying to catch up to Cadillac's quality. If the Germans would stop designing things to break, it would be a different story.
+UnitedRecording The Germans were always better at building cars than the Americans....
+MajesticGotGags That may have been the case in the 60s and 70s, but they haven't been good for a long time.
+UnitedRecording Have you owned a newer German vehicle? They are far from reliable
+Devin Adams I know... that's what I was saying... I have a Cadillac... much better quality.
I love the CT6...plenty of rear leg room for a rather tall person....great truck space
Well.. just wait for the CT6-V
Caddy all the way, no question !!!
Bottom line Benz has a deplorable depreciation value. A quick look into eBay will reveal Benz that cost 130k drop to about 80k and 40k within 2 years. They also are very expensive to maintain and repair costs will be high. Not saying Caddy might better but facts are facts
go check out caddy deprecation on Autotrader or eBay... you can now get a 2014-15 ATS for around 15-16 grand....
thats about right as the ats was only a 30k car brand new, plus all those that are that cheap are 2.0t with no options and 30k plus miles on them(16k drop)
a s550 (of the same years) can be had for around 56k thats 70k off its price of 130k
exe. Black I remember when owning a Benz was a big deal. because they were. They used to build on them on bodies that could go through brick walls and still keep running. And the cars were actually put together in germany by hand for the most part. And Benz used to pride it self on being the leader in technology and gadgets. Time's have changed and the quality that Merc was known for isn't there anymore. The market speaks for it self. They're still great vehicles, but not cars you want to own for long term without warranties. There a nightmare to repair and maintain.
cheekz I did. I honestly don't think cars on todays market that are being branded as luxary, sedans from any automakers are worth the 6 figures they're asking. Every car maker now is making vehicles that offer the same. Merc aren't unique as they used to be. Hell Hyunda now is closing the gap, which I never thought in a Million years that we'd see a Hyunda be worth more than 65K. They're offering powerful enegines, with all the creature comforts and luxary packages that every single german automaker offers.
aky19832001 yea benz use to be a beast, leader in technology and gadgets idk i think gm come give them a run for that back in the day both were ahead of their time in tech, remember the Cadillac L62 good idea but the tech wasnt there yet lol,style Benz is still king, sound i think is a draw, repair hands down go to gm. and yeah my friend had a hyundai genesis and that thing is crazy good you would thing your in a benz or bmw or something if they blinded you and put you in the car
Why did they cancel the CT8 program?
Cause GM is cheap
The CT8 was cancelled but that doesn't mean we won't see a larger range topper car at some point. I just think we won't see the car that was supposed to come to market. Keep in mind that current Cadillac management has not been there long enough to shepherd any of the current products from start to production including the XT5 and CT6. I think the CT8 didn't hit the design goals they wanted and chose to start over. They probably would have done the same to this vehicle had it not been so far along in the development process. Saying that the CT8 was cancelled also gives Cadillac more to time bring a suitable car to market rather than having everyone think they will see it within three years.
Sevenfeet0 I just think that Cadillac should do some throwbacks, like the Fleetwood Brougham and the Fleetwood Eldorado. I also believe they need to do a better job on quality control for their products. The brand has been around far too long for them to have fit and finish issues. Mercedes and BMW are kicking their assess in that category.
+Lord Apophis , As long as fools keep buying GMs products, wjy should they care?
BroccoliBeefed don't take my word for it, but the only people now days that really buy GM cars are those that can't afford the European stuff. When it comes to cars and alcohol, they are the best.
S-class > all other cars
Better than a Rolls Royce Phantom?
Maybach S600*
+Inno Calla Mercedes V12 S65*
*Prius beats all other cars. hands down. More horsepower than you can conceive.
I drive along in a ct6 and IMHO the 3.0 sounded lovely
S class isnt the top of the line, its the Maybach S600
Do either of them have folded down back seats for pass through to expanded storage?
There's a reason why the S-Class is the benchmark, and number one car in this class of vehicles. The elegance, design, technology, and quality is what puts it ahead of the rest. If a car is to dethrone the S-Class in this segment, it surely would not be Cadillac for numerous reasons. I, as well as the rest of the world that's not the US, will take the Mercedes.
i wish luxury car companys would stop trying to make these huge cars be sports cars. just give me 2 driving modes. comfort: quite exhaust, smooth shifting, pulled back throttle response yadda yadda. and hooning mode: fast shifting, minimal electronic input for luxury donuts, exhaust cutout for loud luxury noises. all the extra stuff modes they have in the middle of those 2 are very unnecassary. you dont even have to change suspension tuning for hoon mode. body roll is fun sometimes lmao. i just want a luxury car with power behind it, no need to try and make it a miata
Just like with the Kia K900, the CT6 forces MB to improve its quality without raising the price.
I drove the kia k900 it's fresh nice elegant
+Dayqwan Henderson Then you must be the happiest owner according to JD Power and Associates. I like the S Class but I want it to improve and it may take those competitors to do so.
Just like...
Philip Rosenthale They're both trying to undercut the S class or it wouldn't have been as innovative.
+Stefan Unson no I don't want it it's a loaner car
does the ct6 top the old lexus ls, which is in the same quasi s class class? what about the new genesis?
The new e class is better than this Cadillac.
Not really
Yes really
not exactly..
um yeah E class is better than uncomfortable plastic box on wheels
+Ali RS The interior has leather seats and all around the cabin lol
what about bang & olfusen sound system in the A8L or S8..?
The CT6 costs way less than the S-Class
Do you have the optional Burmester sound system in your S Class?
I'd take the Cadillac any day - American or nothing- I'd rather walk
So you're telling me if someone offered you a free, brand new S-Class you would rather walk??
Slowbaru he'd probably buy it and sell it if he's smart.
parker how is the bermester sound system compared to lexus's mark levinsons
I`ll buy the Cadillac + a daycruiser instead of just one S550.
does your s550 have magic body control ?
And no Mercedes has ever rode smoother than a Cadillac
your out of your mind
Ct6 for me
i feel like there was some bias hmmmm
I like Cadillac, but I love Mercedes.
My instant reaction when I saw the title was, "Why would they even bother comparing a Caddy to a Benz? The Benz is clearly the the winner hands down."
MERICA!!
Still shit.
What did he say about water coming thru the cabin?😅
Cadillac is more futuristic
12:50 Anyone notice something rattling?
No question, gimme the CT6!
Biased? I believe so!!
The Bose is better than the "best Audio system on the market"
What are your qualifications for reviewing cars?
Caddy is pretty nice I’m very impressed
Pitting cars against each other simply because they represent the 'top of the line' of their respective manufacturers is pointless. Honda's top sports coupe is Accord EX . . does that mean it would go up against an Aston Martin Vanquish? Stupid.
When evaluating cars, they should face their direct competition, which is largely determined by pricing and marketplace perception. In this case, the Mercedes Benz E Class is the CT6's opposition, not the S.
Hello random 3 year old video in my recommended 😂😂😂
If this comparison were the Cadillac CT6 vs BMW 750i (which Vehicle Virgins compared it to the S550), then the CT6 would have won, or just at a bigger margin compare to the Bimmer.
Might just be me but it feels as if dude is a Mercedes fan???
Absolutely wonderful
Cadillac just epic 👌
Greetings from fez Morocco
Wouldn't an Equus at ~60k be a much better deal than the CT6 in terms of materials and features for the price? It's between the 5-7 and E-S models while costing less and being closer to a fully equipped S class in terms of features and materials. I'm not sure where the CT6 would fit, but at least it looks nice.
O&A Fan Videos I wouldn’t put an Equus on the CT6 level. A TON of part sharing by Equus with other very cheap Hyundai models.
Lol the s550 has a massage button in the center console that takes you right to the massage options
Parker, I think saw you driving South on Rochester road about an hour ago, was that you? You were in the Mercedes s550.
that S class any day, how is that even a question
Yeah if you're in the market for the s-class, I don't see any reason to get the CT6. Not even close. But if the S-class is at the way top end of what you can afford, the CT6 is a great option.
Exactly! What kind of doofus dares to make this comparison. What's the matter GM? Jealous? Maybe if you didn't have things like the Aztek , Catera, Cimarron,and V864 engines in your history, people would take you seriously. But we all know better and what you're about
BroccoliBeefed ya but so you know about the v16 caddy the v12 caddy the 53 eldorado the 57. the 58-58 brougham which was twice the price of a rolls Royce?
they ruined it in the 80s and 90s but Cadillac was in fact the standard of the world for several decades
Justin Davison . And who cares about that era?. Most people arent old enough to remember that era of Cadillac, and many arent even alive. ,certainly not the car buying crowd. We've only known their embarrassing debacles and tacky luxoboats
BroccoliBeefed I do. I have several from the 30s 40s and 50s
the collector car world is huge. also it's important to know history
link to buy?
the ct6 will be in the junkyard in 20 years while the benz is still rolling
david crackerfeller The irony in this comment is unbelievable.
i promise its the truth ,, im in the auto salvage business
IN 20YRS I THINK ITS FAIR TO SAY ANYONE WOULD PROBABLY BE IN A NEW CAR
The Cadillac sounds fine to me!
Cars keep getting too many electronics.
That's why I drive an NA 🙌
The dash on the mercedes is disgusting. That stupid double tv screen? not a fan
Peter Dank you are an internet badass. i can tell.
That's why they have to get rid of useless things or will become in the future such as the CD player due to USB tech.
+greatgood5 Not really. I like to be able to work on my cars. This makes it harder to do so. When some electronics start failing in the future, it'll probably be cheaper to buy a new one. Not to say I won't buy a new car, but it's sad really. Some new cars don't even have dip sticks. That's fucked up.
I will gaurantee 90% of the idiots in the comments bashing the caddy drive a car that is 90% shittier than a CT6. If some buddy of anyone in the comments came and picked them up to go to a movie and showed up in a CT6 theyd be singing a different tune
I don't think anyone would take the Cadillac over the Mercedes if money wasn't an issue
Damn right
I was looking for a 2001-2006 Cl500 a while back but the air suspensions are almost bound to fail and cost as much to fix as the cars worth..shame too such, good looking car.
You think a Cadillac could do better?
+Juan Carlos Damonte they do better no argument
I would definitely take the Cadillac. I like it much better.
PARKER WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE PIANO SONG IN THIS VIDEO. CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME
Dude. You lease an s class. We've seen it a lot. Show us some fresh content.
A giuy work pon ship
what's the song at the beginning
Gymnopédie #1 by Erik Satie
+vintagehaynesflute thnx
My alarm for quite a time
+Mathieu Soesbergen gonna do the same lol
+Mathieu Soesbergen hey do you know alot about cars
This is like comparing a Toyota Avalon to a Lexus LS and saying they compete with each other.