The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6 AWD Automatic (11 - 14) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (14 - 18)
€ 55,100
€ 61,000
€ 55,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,000
ⓘ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 Coupé 3.6 V6 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
56
74.1
82
57.3
73.8
82.1
74.1 in
Width
73.8 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
113.4
189.3
114.6
194.2
189.3 in
Length
194.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4211 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.38 %
General
Cadillac CTS Coupé 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
GM 3.6L V6
Engine Series
LFX
Engine Code
CVUA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
318 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 3900 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
318 hp
316 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
274 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
274 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.33 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
14.14 lb/hp
13.33 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
22 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
388 mi
Range
756 mi
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
388 mi
756 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
123.4 kWh
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
206.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS Coupé 3.6 V6
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
