Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 3.6 s Runner-up: 4.9 s
Power winner Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 668 hp Runner-up: 354 hp
Cargo winner Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology 405 L Runner-up: 340 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing against the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 3.6 seconds, compared with 4.9 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology. 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the higher listed output at 668 hp; 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is rated at 354 hp, a difference of 314 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at 893 Nm and 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology at 515 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 405 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 65 litres. 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is 201 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology2026
Performance
0-100 km/h3.6 s4.9 s
Top Speed322 km/h210 km/h
Power668 hp354 hp
Torque893 Nm515 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range769 km
Battery85 kWh
Fuel Tank66 L
Efficiency13.5 L/100km12.5 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions307 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging320 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,924 mm4,723 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm
Cargo340 L405 L
Curb Weight1,861 kg2,135 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m11.2 m
Starting MSRP$92,990

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 3.6 seconds, versus 4.9 seconds for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has the higher listed top speed at 322 km/h (200 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing has more power at 668 hp, a 314 hp advantage over 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology has more listed cargo space at 405 litres (14.3 cu ft), versus 340 litres (12.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology is heavier at 2,135 kg (4,707 lb), while 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is listed at 1,861 kg (4,103 lb).

Which is better, the 2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing or the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology?

2024 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.