The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 AWD AT8 (16 - 18) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 73,500
€ 97,700
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
58
74
81.9
68.5
76.7
83.1
74 in
Width
76.7 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
58 in
Height
68.5 in
122.4
204.1
122.9
207.4
204.1 in
Length
207.4 in
122.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4142 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
11.36 %
General
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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 L 4.2 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.0L Twin Turbo V6
Engine Series
LGW
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
411 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
411 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
409 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
409 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
10.08 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
472 mi
Range
746 mi
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
472 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
181.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CT6 3.0 V6
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1259 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
