Since this thread was last really active, we've had some tests of the CTS-V. C&D is one of the few mags that has acceleration figures past 120 mph, so I'll reference them:
0-100
CTS-V (manual): 9.7
C63: 9.2
E92 M3: 9.8
E90 M3: 9.8
100-140
CTS-V: 9.5
C63: 9.8
E92 M3: 10.6
E90 M3: 10.7
Looks like the C63 is pretty close past 100. I'd wager that once the CTS-V gets into 6th @ 161 mph, an unlimited C63 would probably pull harder to the end.
C&D had all 3 cars on the Lightning Lap at Virginia International Raceway, a medium-high speed track.
CTS-V: 3:04.0
E92 M3: 3:05.6
C63: 3:06.5
The CTS-V's minimum cornering speeds slotted between the BMW and AMG.
http://www.caranddriver.com/content/...08+Results.pdf
Car Magazine had good things to say about the CTS-V:
"Should you buy a CTS-V instead of an M5, XFR, CLS63 or RS6? That's an awkward decision to make, because the Cadillac is every bit as impressive as its opposition - it can be mentioned in the same breath on merit, rather than on some insulting slight like bang-for-your-buck. There might not be many corners in Florida, but when we've found them the CTS-V has steered sharply, stayed flat and gripped tight. It's way better than I expected, with a top-notch interior, an awesome engine and the option of an auto-box..." Quote:
Originally Posted by dr Dunkel  Of couse the C63 will have beaten the M3 in a few tests, I mean R&T rated the Mercedes engine a 20.0 while the M3 engine got 15.6... I do not agree at all but that will not win the test for BMW. |
Actually, if you awarded the M3 the same 20 points, it would have won (381.1 vs 380.9); the final tally was extremely close, and to Audi's credit, the RS4 was right up there.
Yeah, for every test where the C63 wins, there are probably 4-5 where the M3 wins.
