The fact is Mercs are just better than the Cadillacs of recent years, they are more sporty, more technologically advanced and more sophisticated. The Cadillac DTS just can't really compete with the Mercedes S-Class. Perhaps Mercedes are a bit overpriced but they are still better than most other cheaper cars. Cadillacs aren't bad cars but they are still big, wallowing barges padded out with leather interiors, a Mercedes is just a different animal, they are still luxurious but are much sleeker, quicker and more sophisticated, a big Cadillac could never keep up with it on a racetrack, and I don't want to hear about the CTS-V and STS-V, I'm talking about the traditional big Cadillac like the Deville, or the DTS as it is called now, besides I seriously doubt the new V-series sporty Caddys could match the AMG Mercs.

I thought even most Americans consider luxury European imports to be more prestigous than all the Lincolns and Cadillacs.