Car comparison

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6vsBMW M3 (F80) CS 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)

CS 3.0

460 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
471hp351kW
460hp343kW
Torque
603Nm445lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,729kg3,812lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.7s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
41.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t233lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t253lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
488km303mi
Calculated
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,811mm71in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,415mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,775mm109in
2,812mm111in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,536mm60in
1,604mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume
295L
445L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
61L
60L
CO2 emissions-
194g/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) CS 3.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 (F80) CS 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)CS 3.06,250 rpm4,000-5,380 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
10.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
209 km/h
130 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)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 has 11 hp more than BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 11 hp (8 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)CS 3.0
600 Nm
443 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)CS 3.0
1,585 kg
3,494 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)CS 3.0
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)CS 3.03.9 s

Although Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6 has more power, BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 0.3 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)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0 and Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6: 4.1 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)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 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)CS 3.0
723 km
449 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)CS 3.0
460 hp
343 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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)CS 3.0
Power
460 hp
343 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) CS 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)CS 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
3.9 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
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)CS 3.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacATS SedanV 3.6 V6BMWM3 (F80)CS 3.0
Power
471 hp
351 kW
460 hp
343 kW
Torque
603 Nm
445 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,729 kg
3,812 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
488 km
303 mi
723 km
449 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac ATS Sedan V 3.6 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M3 (F80) CS 3.0

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 150 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • 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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