Car comparison

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6vsBMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

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

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Cadillac ATS Sedan

V 3.6 V6

471 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2016-2019
VS

BMW M3 (F80)

Competition 3.0

450 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    293 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    471 hp
    351 kW
  • Highest torque
    603 Nm
    445 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
471hp351kW
450hp336kW
Torque
603Nm445lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,729kg3,812lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
293hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
488km303mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,775mm109in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
295L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
60L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V65,850 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.07,000 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
12.1 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
199 km/h
124 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 has 21 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
1,535 kg
3,384 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
298 km/h
185 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V64.2 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.04.2 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 3.6 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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
488 km
303 mi
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
471 hp
351 kW
4.2 s
298 km/h
185 mph
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
4.2 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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
Power
471 hp
351 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0 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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
4.2 s
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.2 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
CadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)Competition 3.0
Power
471 hp
351 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
488 km
303 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
293 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 (F80) Competition 3.0

  • Is 194 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 194 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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