The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 (07 - 09)
€ 49,900
€ 45,000
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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
4101 lb
Curb Weight
3942 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
3.88 %
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
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 1500 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
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
17.3 lb/hp
12.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
20 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
700 mi
Range
352 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
700 mi
352 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
227.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
146.1 kWh
227.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 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
1261 lb
15.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
