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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8L (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TDI V6

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2017
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,390 km
    864 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
262hp195kW
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,585kg5,699lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
19.7s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,390km864mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,265mm207in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,122mm123in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
520L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
72L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V64,000-4,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.7 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 10 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,725 kg
3,803 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V66.1 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has more power, AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 3.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
1,390 km
864 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
262 hp
195 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.1 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8L (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TDI V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
262 hp
195 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,935 kg
4,266 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,265 mm
207.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,390 km
864 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
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Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 655 km (407 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 132 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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