The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 73,500
€ 74,900
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,900
ⓘ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. The Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 is 1.9 inches longer, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
58
74
81.9
57.5
76.7
83.1
74 in
Width
76.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
122.4
204.1
117.8
202.2
204.1 in
Length
202.2 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4142 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.87 %
General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
CT6
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LGW
Engine Code
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
247 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
874 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
874 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
131.6 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
