The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 48,900

€ 48,300

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
57.3
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
57.3 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 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.55 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
LFW
Engine Code
CNHA

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
399 mi
Range
926 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
926 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
100.7 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data