Mechanical Updates

You can find two engine choices for the Cadillac STS: a 3.6 litre V6 engine that produces power up to 302 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque and a 4.6 litre V8 engine that delivers an output power of 320 horsepower and torque of 315 pounds-feet.

A standard 6-speed manual gearbox is associated to the engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. Both the versions are offered with either all wheel drive or standard rear wheel drive configurations.

Changes

Cadillac STS include clear-lens parking lamps, fog lamps, new tail lamps, traction control, dual-zone automatic climate control, and rear park assist.

Listings of Used Cadillac STS for Sale

If you are looking out for a used Cadillac STS for sale, both regular and sport models are available, listed below are a few links to purchase them.

• Autos Yahoo
• CarsDirect
• Automotive
• Aol
• Auto123

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Under the Hood

STS Cadillac 2006 is powered by a 3.6-liter V-6 engine to produce 254 horsepower and 252 pounds-feet of torque. Cadillac’s 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 generates 320 horsepower and 315 pounds-feet of torque. A 5-speed automatic channels power to the rear wheels and 8-cylinder models are available with all-wheel drive. 2006 STS is offered with both standard V6 engine and optional V8 engine. It is designed with 5 speed auto transmission system.

Performance

This car can provide a fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city roads and 27 mpg on the highways.

Safety Features

STS Cadillac- 2006 model was offered with minor changes to its previous year car. Some of the newly designed features include standard Bose Audio system, all-wheel drive system, all-disc antilock brakes including brake assist navigation system and optional 18 inch wheels.

Pricing

The price of 2006 Cadillac STS ranges from $41,020 – $47,520.

Power-Trains

The most prominent change for 2005 is a more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine that produces power up to 255 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque. The optional engine choice is a 4.6 –litre V-8 engine that delivers 320 horsepower and 315 pounds-feet, backed by a 5-speed automatic transmission. Both the versions are offered with either all-wheel drive or standard rear-wheel drive configurations. STS models fitted with V-8 power can have either rear- or all-wheel drive. When equipped with the V-8 and rear-wheel drive, Cadillac says the STS can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds or less.

Performance

The fuel mileage estimates are 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined for the V6, while the figures drop to 15/23/18 mpg for the V8 engine types.

Safety Features

The safety features of STS Cadillac 2005 include antilock disc brakes, traction control, dual-zone automatic climate control, and rear park assist. Optional features include automatic headlamp high-beam control, high-intensity headlights, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Pricing

2005 Cadillac STS is available in auto market with a price tag in the range of $40,525 – $47,025.

You can find used 2005 Cadillac STS here:

• Autos Yahoo
• Auto123
• UsedCars

New for 2006

For 2006, Cadillac STS gains a standard Bose audio and navigation system plus all-wheel drive is offered on V-6 equipped STS cars. STS comes with a choice of all-wheel and rear-wheel drive guises.

Reliability Report in terms of Quality

The reliability of 2006 Cadillac STS in terms of overall mechanical quality is above-average. The power train quality is at same level with all the competitors. The styling cues and interior designs are better than the previous 2005 STS sedan. The model features good number of amenities as a part of standard offerings.

Reliability Report in terms of Design

Now coming to the design part, the engine designs are pretty good and their reliability is above-average too, but the overall 2006 Cadillac STS reliability report on design was quite low.

Cadillac has to put extra effort into its interior and body design to make the STS line-up superior.

2006 STS encountered minimal problems with its engine, braking, suspension, and transmission.

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Standard Interior and Exterior Features

The wheel base of Cadillac STS is around 113.4 inch, whereas it is 120 inches in case of Chrysler 300C. The width and height of Chrysler is around 74.1 inch and 58.4 inch respectively, but in case of Cadillac, these figures are 70.6 in and 56.7 in respectively. From this dimensional comparison, it is quite clear that Chrysler is larger than Cadillac.

Both the vehicles are provided with almost the same interior and comfort features, which include legroom space, fog lights, xenon headlamps, air conditioning system, entertainment system for both rear and front seat occupants, navigation system, and power front seats.

Engine Specs

Chrysler 300C is equipped with a standard hemi 5.7 litre V8 engine that generates 340 hp and torque of about 390 lb-feet, whereas Cadillac STS is powered by a standard 5.7 litre LS6 V8 engine, which produces 400 hp and a torque of around 395 lb-feet.

300C coupe is provided with a 5-speed auto transmission facility, while the STS model is featured with a 6-speed manual transmission system. The fuel economy of both the vehicles is almost identical.

Pricing Details

The base MSRP of STS is around $50,690, while it is $33,495 in the case of Chrysler 300C.

We hope this Cadillac STS VS Chrysler 300C comparison has helped you to know the differences between these two vehicles.