Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsAUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

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

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Cadillac CTS III

V 6.2 V8

649 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2016-2019
VS

AUDI S8 (D4) · Facelift 2013

4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

605 hp3993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    649 hp
    484 kW
  • Highest torque
    855 Nm
    631 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
649hp484kW
605hp451kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
750Nm553lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight-
2,590kg5,710lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
40.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.8s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
9.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
3,993cc244cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
5,147mm203in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,949mm77in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,994mm118in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,632mm64in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,623mm64in
Trunk volume
447L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
82L
CO2 emissions-
231g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plusPowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V86,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus6,100-6,800 rpm2,500-5,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
9.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
217 km/h
135 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 44 hp more than AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
750 Nm
553 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
1,990 kg
4,387 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus3.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 and AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus: 0.1 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 3.8 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
522 km
324 mi
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
820 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
649 hp
484 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
605 hp
451 kW
3.8 s
305 km/h
190 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
605 hp
451 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus 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 IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
3.7 s
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
3.8 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8AUDIS8 (D4)Facelift 20134.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Power
649 hp
484 kW
605 hp
451 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.8 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
5,021 mm
197.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,147 mm
202.6 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
820 km
510 mi
CO2 score
-
231 g/km
Trunk score
447 L
15.8 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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
VehicleCadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8AUDI S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 105 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 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 S8 (D4) Facelift 2013 4.0 TFSI COD V8 plus

  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 298 km (185 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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