The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 48,900

€ 43,400

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘ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 ultra
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 ultra
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.13 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3800 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
148 hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
15 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
399 mi
Range
1080 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
1080 mi
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
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).
86.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 2.0 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data