Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsCadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8

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

Cadillac CTS I

V 5.7 i V8

405 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    447 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
649hp484kW
405hp302kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
46.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
447L
360L
Max trunk volume-
430L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V86,400 rpm3,600 rpm6,650 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V86,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
13.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
190 km/h
118 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 244 hp more than Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 244 hp (182 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
536 Nm
395 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
1,745 kg
3,847 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
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 IIIV 6.2 V83.7 s
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS I V 5.7 i V8: 0.9 s.

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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 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 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
CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS IV 5.7 i V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
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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
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
-
Trunk score
447 L
15.8 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 244 hp more
  • Has 319 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 113 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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