The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18)
€ 81,000
€ 73,500
€ 81,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A8 3.0 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 2.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6.
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
57.5
76.7
83.1
58
74
81.9
76.7 in
Width
74 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.5 in
Height
58 in
117.8
202.2
122.4
204.1
202.2 in
Length
204.1 in
117.8 in
Wheelbase
122.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4142 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
3.9 %
General
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
D4 (4H)
Generation
CT6
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
CTBD
Engine Code
LGW
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
258 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
258 hp
411 hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
409 lb‑ft
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Performance
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
▶ REPLAY
16.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.08 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
16.71 lb/hp
10.08 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
41 mpg
25 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
879 mi
Range
472 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
879 mi
472 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
181.9 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
181.9 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1259 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
