Used 2017 Cadillac ATS-V for sale 

The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V is only offered in one trim level. Cadillac engineers have not put effort into creating a different variant for this car, instead, they've loaded all the features and tech in only one car. The Cadillac ATS-V is priced at $60,995, featuring a carbon fiber hood, 18-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes, leather upholstery, heated seats, and much more.

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The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan is best to have loaded with convenience features as the ATS-V Sedan is meant for families and can offer daily drivability as well along with taking it to the racetrack if you want to. The sedan gives you the best of both worlds, and it should be considered in the segment. 

The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V is fitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter V6 making 464 horsepower and delivers 445 lb-ft of torque.

The engine is mated to 6-speed manual transmission, which directs all the power to the rear wheels. The gear changing work in the sedan is handled by a 6-speed manual transmission.

The Mercedes Benz AMG C 63 makes the most power - 469hp, 5 hp more than 464 hp of Cadillac ATS-V. BMW M3 makes 425 hp, which is 39 hp less than the Cadillac, the least of the above cars. In torque figures, again Mercedes takes the best, measuring 479 lb-ft, followed by Cadillac and then BMW.

Acceleration

The powerful 3.6L engine of Cadillac works brilliantly. The Cadillac ATS-V goes from a standstill to 60 MPH in just 3.8 secs, it will cover the quarter-mile distance in just 12.1 secs and will achieve a top speed of 189 mph. These are competitive numbers from the performance sedan in the segment. 

The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V is the fastest 0-60 sprint with a time of 3.8 seconds. Then comes the BMW M3 sedan with a time of 4.0 seconds and later Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 with a time of 4.6 seconds. In the quarter-mile times, the same order is maintained with Cadillac taking the least time of 12.1 seconds.

Ride and Handling

The Cadillac ATS-V shares its platform with the iconic Chevy Camaro. As a result, this car has sporty driving dynamics. The car feels well planted on the road, the steering is very responsive and precise, and gives constant feedback. The adaptive sport suspension enhances the high-speed driving experience, but at bumps and potholes, you might have a bad time. Overall, the ride quality is plush and sporty. 

Braking

Cadillac has sourced high-performance brakes from Brembo for the ATS-V. For the front, end the ATS-V gets 14.5 inches diameter discs, and for the rear, it gets 13.3 inches diameter discs. Slam on the brakes, and the ATS-V comes to a standstill from 60 MPH at a distance of 99 feet, which is impressive for the segment. 

The Mercedes Benz AMG C 63 gets the largest brakes of the lot, but it gets the lowest braking performance figures. The AMG C 63 comes to a halt at a distance of 143.4 feet from 60 MPH. The BMW, on the other hand, stops at a distance of 101 feet from 60 MPH. However, the Cadillac ATS-V has the best numbers of 99 feet. 

In the city, Cadillac ATS-V can go for 17 mpg, while on the highway 23 mpg and combined fuel economy rating of 19 mpg. The ATS-V has a fuel tank capacity of 16 gallons, this gives it a range of 256 miles in the city, 368 miles on the highway, and a combined range of 304 miles.

In terms of combined range, the most is provided by the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 of 365 miles, then comes the BMW M3 sedan with a range of 316 miles, and the least combined range of 304 miles from the Cadillac ATS-V. The best combined range of Mercedes is possible because of its best combined mileage of 21 mpg.

The Cadillac ATS-V can accommodate 5 adults easily. The ATS-V receives a few upgrades as options here, with carbon-fiber interior surface accents. The interior upholstery getting a two-tone option, and the optional Recaro sport seat.

The standard front seats include an 18-way power-adjustable performance bucket seat for the driver and front passenger. These seats also include the heating function. Standard upholstery is leather with a combination of suede microfibre inserts. For added comfort, there is dual-zone automatic climate control. 

The Cadillac ATS-V sedan comes with the most legroom in the front row of 42.3-inches. Following this is the BMW M3 sedan with 42.0 inches, and then comes the Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 with 41.7-inches. In terms of rear legroom, the above order is reversed, with the Cadillac ATS-V offering the least amount of rear legroom. Few key interior features include-

• 18-way power-adjustable performance seats
• Leather and suede microfiber seat inserts
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Available two-tone upholstery
• Available Carbon Fiber interior surfaces
• Available Recaro Sports seat

Infotainment System

The Cadillac has named its infotainment system the CUE infotainment system. The infotainment system consists of an 8-inch touchscreen display and also gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Moreover, the ATS-V also gets a Bose 12-speaker audio system. Also, it gets an active noise cancellation system. The audio quality is great, and the infotainment system is one of the best in the business. Few major features of the infotainment system are-

• 8-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Three USB ports
• Auxiliary input jack

Cargo Capacity

The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V gets a cargo volume of 10.4 cubic feet, which can fit a couple of medium-sized suitcases. The rear seats do not fold down in the sedan, but you can fit split-folding rear seats as an optional extra. The optional split-folding rear seats should increase the space considerably. 

When compared with the rivals, Mercedes Benz AMG C 63 is the largest car of the lot and has the largest cargo volume on offer at 12.6 cubic feet. The BMW M3 gets a cargo volume of 12 cubic feet. The ATS-V has the least volume of 10.4 cu.ft. 

The Cadillac ATS-V is a good looking beast. It has strong lines running across its body and has some chrome elements here and there, which add up to the overall drama of the car, giving it an excellent street presence.

The car features a carbon fiber hood, which includes an air extracting vent, to help with aerodynamics. The car is completed with the help of a set of 18” forged alloy wheels, which can be upgraded only in color and design and not size.

The Cadillac is similar in dimensions to the rest of the cars, just a few inches here and there is the difference between them. The curb weight is where the difference can be seen, here the Cadillac is the heaviest of the above cars. BMW comes out to be the lightest of the lot with a curb weight of 3,540 lbs.

NHTSA has rated the sedan with an overall rating of 4 stars for the 2017 model. Along with this decent rating, the Cadillac gets a lot of features on the safety front. Given the fact that this is a high-performance sports sedan, Cadillac has loaded the ATS-V with a lot of safety features and gizmos. Some of the safety features of the ATS-V are listed below-

• Dual Front And Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags
• Engine Immobilizer
• Traction Control
• Post-Collision Safety System
• Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
• Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

BMW M3 vs Cadillac ATS-V

The BMW M3 and Cadillac ATS-V are both similar in performance (Cadillac getting an edge over the M3), interior and exterior dimensions, and even range offered.

The difference is the engine displacement, and that's about it. Additionally, the Cadillac is cheaper than the M3, making it a better choice (as we see it), but you would not go wrong with either of them.

Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 Cadillac ATS-V

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 has a bigger engine and more space. However, The Cadillac ATS-V offers better performance in every test and comes with as many luxurious features.

Additionally, there is a $6,000 difference between the two, Cadillac being cheaper, making us choose the Cadillac over the AMG C 63. 

The Cadillac ATS-V is a perfect blend of luxury and sportiness. It looks strong and muscular and performs well too. The Cadillac has great performance onboard and offers great features and is at a reasonable proposition for your money. At $60,995, we can certainly say that the ATS-V comes at a bargain price and works as a solid competition for the German giants in the segment.