The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 38,800

€ 69,000

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition.
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
57.6
72.5
79.1
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.5 in
Width
73.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
191.3
114.6
194.2
191.3 in
Length
194.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5456 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.51 %

General
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
CVUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.8 L / 137 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208 hp
322 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
181 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
181 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Performance
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
18.81 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
21 mpg
38 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
384 mi
Range
731 mi
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
384 mi
731 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
127.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
208.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI competition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data