Your car comparison
Here's how the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 2005 Cadillac STS, 2006 Cadillac STS and the 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis measure up.
4dr Sdn w/1SB
$41,195
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn V6
$40,525
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn V6
$41,020
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn GS
$22,090
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Engine | ||||
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275.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
260.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
255.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
200.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Size | ||||
| 207.6" length, 57.6" height | 196.3" length, 57.6" height | 196.3" length, 57.6" height | 211.9" length, 56.8" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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| Exterior color | ||||
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Black Neutral Shale Midnight Blue Titanium Light Cashmere |
Blue Black Gray |
Blue Black Gray |
Medium Prarie Tan Graphite Oxford White / Lt Graphite Dark Pumice Ruby Red |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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A/T 4-Speed A/T |
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T |
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode 5-Speed A/T |
A/T 4-Speed A/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Full Size | - | - | Large | |
Wheels |
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| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 17 x 7 in | - | - | 16 x 7.0 in | |
| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 17 x 7 in | - | - | 16 x 7.0 in | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| Compact in | - | - | 16 x 4.5 in | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | - | - | Steel | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| Steel | - | - | Steel | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Aluminum | - | - | Steel | |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| 150 | - | - | 130 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | - | - | 650 | |
Engine |
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| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 292 @ 4400 | - | - | 275 @ 3000 | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 275 @ 5200 | - | - | 200 @ 4250 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas V8 | - | - | Gas V8 | |
| Displacement | ||||
| 4.6L/279 | - | - | 4.6L/281 | |
Mileage |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 17 MPG | - | - | 17 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 450.00 mi | - | - | 456.00 mi | |
| Estimated Battery Range | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 25 MPG | - | - | 24 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 306.00 mi | - | - | 323.00 mi | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| - | - | - | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| Independent | - | - | Watt's Linkage | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| - | - | - | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Independent | - | - | Independent SLA | |
Brakes |
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| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr | - | - | Power | |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 12.7 x 1.18 in | - | - | 12.4 x 1.1 in | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | - | - | Yes | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 11.5 x 0.47 in | - | - | 11.1 x 0.55 in | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | - | - | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-wheel | - | - | - | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 18 gal | - | - | 19.0 gal | |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
Steering |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| 2.2 | - | - | 3.4 | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | - | - | 43.1 ft | |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 14.2 | - | - | 16.4 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 44 ft | - | - | 40.3 ft | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | - | - | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball | |
Tires |
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| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| Compact | - | - | T145/80D16 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P235/55SR17 | - | - | P225/60SR16 | |
| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P235/55SR17 | - | - | P225/60SR16 | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| - | - | - | 2000 lbs | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| - | - | - | 200 lbs | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| 100 lbs | - | - | 200 lbs | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| 1000 lbs | - | - | 2000 lbs | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 4009 lbs | - | - | 3917 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Length, Overall | ||||
| 207.6 in | - | - | 211.9 in | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | - | - | 5.2 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | - | - | 6 | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 62.6 in | - | - | 63.4 in | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 105.5 ft³ | - | - | 109.3 ft³ | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 60.0 in | - | - | 60.1 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 57.6 in | - | - | 56.8 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 42.0 in | - | - | 38.4 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 59.2 in | - | - | 60.3 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 42.5 in | - | - | 42.5 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | - | - | 26.6 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 38.4 in | - | - | 38.1 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 18.8 ft³ | - | - | 20.6 ft³ | |
| Front Hip Room | ||||
| 57.3 in | - | - | 58.0 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| 55.7 in | - | - | 59.0 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 62.2 in | - | - | 65.3 in | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 74.8 in | - | - | 78.2 in | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.3 in | - | - | 39.4 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 115.6 in | - | - | 114.7 in | |