The Comparative Analysis :

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

€ 57,100
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13) Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
€ 52,500
 Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14) Audi A6 3.0 TDI
€ 57,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
Blueprint Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
72.5
79.1
57.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
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 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
113.4
191.3
Blueprint Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)
114.6
193.5
191.3 in
Length
193.5 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4255 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7 %
Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (11 - 14)

General

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CDUC, CDUD
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
318 hp
242 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Performance

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
13.38 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
22 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
790 mi
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
403 mi
790 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6
198.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
398 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Cadillac CTS 3.6 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