The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (07 - 11)
€ 47,800
€ 49,600
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
57.4
73
79.9
57.6
72.5
79.1
73 in
Width
72.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
194
113.4
191.3
194 in
Length
191.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4149 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.51 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
C6 (4F)
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CDYA, CDYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
307 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
237 hp
307 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
276 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
276 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.07 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
35 mpg
21 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
742 mi
Range
377 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
742 mi
377 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
137.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
212.1 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
137.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
