The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Audi S6 TDI tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 48,900

€ 76,500

€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘ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 3.0 V6 is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi S6 TDI.
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
57.3
72.5
79.1
56.9
74.3
83.1
72.5 in
Width
74.3 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.9 in
113.4
191.3
115.3
195
191.3 in
Length
195 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
115.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
10.84 %

General
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C8 (4K)
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 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
GM 3.0L V6
Engine Series
LFW
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
272 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
344 hp
at 3850 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
272 hp
344 hp
Audi S6 TDI
223 lb‑ft
at 5700 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
223 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S6 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
14.67 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
22 mpg
38 mpg
Audi S6 TDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
399 mi
Range
731 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
399 mi
731 mi
Audi S6 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).
127.6 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
200.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Audi S6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6
Audi S6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data