The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

€ 48,900
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
€ 42,600
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
72.5
79.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)
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 3.0 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5236 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.63 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 17)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
LFW
Engine Code
CRTE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 3250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
215 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
399 mi
Range
907 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
907 mi
Audi A6 3.0 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).
102.8 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi A6 3.0 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