The Comparative Analysis :
Cadillac CTS-V Automatic (08 - 13) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI quattro S tronic (14 - 18)
€ 81,100
€ 55,600
€ 81,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,600
ⓘ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-V is 2.9 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
57.3
72.5
79.1
57.3
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
113.4
191.3
114.6
194.2
191.3 in
Length
194.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4497 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
9.56 %
General
Cadillac CTS-V
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-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CRTD
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
556 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
556 hp
268 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
551 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Cadillac CTS-V
551 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
175 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Cadillac CTS-V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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8.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Cadillac CTS-V
8.09 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cadillac CTS-V
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Cadillac CTS-V
16 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.3 gal
293 mi
Range
889 mi
Cadillac CTS-V
293 mi
889 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
272.8 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).
104.9 kWh
Cadillac CTS-V
272.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
541 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
1179 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
