The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V (08 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 80,100
€ 47,800
€ 80,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cadillac CTS-V is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.4
73
79.9
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
113.4
191.3
111.9
194
191.3 in
Length
194 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
10.05 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
CTS2
Generation
C6 (4F)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDYA, CDYC
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
237 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
191 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
15 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
271 mi
Range
742 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
271 mi
742 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
137.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
295.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
587 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
No data
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
