Cadillac ELR vs. Cadillac STS
$65,000
$47,280
Highlights
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$65,000
|
$47,280
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric
|
Gas V6
|
| Combined MPGe |
32 - 85
|
Not available
|
| MPG |
Not available
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Range |
36 - 40 mi.
|
Not available
|
| Level 2 Charging |
5 hrs.
|
Not available
|
| Battery Capacity |
17 kWh
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
233 hp
|
302 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
233
|
302 @ 6300
|
| Displacement |
1.4L/85.3
|
3.6L/220
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric
|
Gas V6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
373
|
272 @ 5200
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
31 City / 35 Hwy
|
18 City / 27 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
10.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 x 8.5 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40R20
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40R20
|
P235/50VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 x 8.5 in
|
17 x 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Watts Link
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
HiPer Strut
|
Independent
|
Steering
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Pwr
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
35 in
|
38 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
73 in
|
73 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
56 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
39 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
116 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
197 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
103 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,065 lbs
|
3,973 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
100 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
9 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
Safety
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Cadillac ELR | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x -TBD- in
|
11.7 x 1.0 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
11.9 x 1.3 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Brake Type |
Regenerative
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2016 Cadillac ELR is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac STS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 ELR versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2011 STS.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2011 Cadillac STS?
The 2011 Cadillac STS is cheaper than the 2016 Cadillac ELR with a $47,280 starting MSRP versus a $65,000 starting MSRP.
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