The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 61,000
€ 48,900
€ 61,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A6 3.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer and 1.3 inches wider.
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
57.3
73.8
82.1
57.3
72.5
79.1
73.8 in
Width
72.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
57.3 in
114.6
194.2
113.4
191.3
194.2 in
Length
191.3 in
114.6 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4211 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.22 %
General
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
C7 (4G)
Generation
CTS2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
GM 3.0L V6
CVUA
Engine Code
LFW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Power
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
316 hp
272 hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
479 lb‑ft
223 lb‑ft
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Performance
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
▶ REPLAY
13.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.67 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
13.33 lb/hp
14.67 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
22 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
756 mi
Range
399 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
756 mi
399 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
