AUDI A8 (D3/4E)
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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12vsCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Highest torque580 Nm428 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight230 hp/t171 kW/t4.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score77/100
- Best performance score77/100
- Best economy score67/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.6 s
- Lightest1,780 kg3,924 lb
- Lowest city consumption14.7 L/100 km16.0 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.4 L/100 km25.0 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 405hp302kW |
| Torque | 580Nm428lb-ft | 536Nm395lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,780kg3,924lb |
| Gross weight | 2,510kg5,534lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 49.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1s | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.1s Calculated | 14.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.9s Calculated | 4.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 12.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb Calculated | 228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton Calculated | 301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 612km380mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,998cc366cu in | 5,967cc364cu in |
| Length | 5,062mm199in | 4,864mm191in |
| Width | 1,894mm75in | 1,793mm71in |
| Height | 1,444mm57in | 1,455mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,944mm116in | 2,880mm113in |
| Front track | 1,619mm64in | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,605mm63in | 1,559mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 362L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 90L | 66L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: Power / Torque
- Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 6,200 rpm | 4,000-4,700 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 6,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.1 s | 4.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.1 s | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.7 s | 8.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.1 s | 10.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 12.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 189 km/h 118 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 450 hp 336 kW |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 405 hp 302 kW |
AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has 45 hp more than Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8.
The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 45 hp (34 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 536 Nm 395 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 262 km/h 163 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 5.1 s |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 4.6 s |
Although AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 has more power, Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 230 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | 450 hp 336 kW | 5.1 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | 405 hp 302 kW | 4.6 s | 262 km/h 163 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | AUDIA8 (D3/4E)6.0i W12 | CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 405 hp 302 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft | 536 Nm 395 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.1 s | 4.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 262 km/h 163 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 612 km 380 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 362 L 12.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 230 hp/t 171 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 228 hp/t 170 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,859 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
AUDI A8 (D3/4E) 6.0i W12
- Has 45 hp more
- Has 44 Nm more
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
- Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 138 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8
- Is 180 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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