Car comparison

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8vsAUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

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

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Cadillac CTS II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedSedan2008-2014
VS

AUDI A8L (D4/4H)

6.3 FSI W12

500 hp6299 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2011

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    564 hp
    421 kW
  • Highest torque
    747 Nm
    551 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,915 kg
    4,222 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.2 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    726 km
    451 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
564hp421kW
500hp373kW
Torque
747Nm551lb-ft
625Nm461lb-ft
Curb weight
1,915kg4,222lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Gross weight-
2,655kg5,853lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
405km252mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
6,299cc384cu in
Length
4,859mm191in
5,267mm207in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
3,122mm123in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,644mm65in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,635mm64in
Trunk volume
385L
510L
Max trunk volume-
906L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
68L
90L
CO2 emissions-
290g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W126,200 rpm3,250 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
14.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 has 64 hp more than AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 64 hp (48 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
625 Nm
461 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
2,055 kg
4,530 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V83.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W124.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 4.4 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
405 km
252 mi
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
500 hp
373 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
3.9 s
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.9 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8AUDIA8L (D4/4H)6.3 FSI W12
Power
564 hp
421 kW
500 hp
373 kW
Torque
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,915 kg
4,222 lb
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Fuel consumption
16.8 L/100 km
14.0 mpg US
16.8 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,267 mm
207.4 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
405 km
252 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
-
290 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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
VehicleCadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12
Consumption16.8 L/100 km14 mpg US16.8 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.40 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.31 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,520 L666 US gal554 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,410 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 122 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A8L (D4/4H) 6.3 FSI W12

  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 321 km (199 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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