Car comparison

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8vsCadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

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

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Cadillac STS

4.6 i V8

325 hp4565 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011
VS

Cadillac CTS I

V 6.0 i V8

405 hp5967 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2007

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    405 hp
    302 kW
  • Highest torque
    536 Nm
    395 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    228 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best economy score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacSTS4.6 i V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
325hp242kW
405hp302kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
536Nm395lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
64.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
458km285mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
5,967cc364cu in
Length
4,985mm196in
4,864mm191in
Width
1,843mm73in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,957mm116in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
464L
-
Max trunk volume-
362L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V86,000 rpm6,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacSTS4.6 i V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 has 80 hp more than Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8 and Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8: 80 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
1,780 kg
3,924 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
262 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V86.2 s
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8 and Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
325 hp
242 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
405 hp
302 kW
4.6 s
262 km/h
163 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
CadillacSTS4.6 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
405 hp
302 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacSTS4.6 i V8CadillacCTS IV 6.0 i V8
Power
325 hp
242 kW
405 hp
302 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
536 Nm
395 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
14.4 L/100 km
16.3 mpg US
19.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Length
4,864 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
458 km
285 mi
-
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
362 L
12.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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.

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 STS 4.6 i V8
Consumption14.4 L/100 km16.3 mpg US19.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,160 L571 US gal475 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,780 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac STS 4.6 i V8

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac CTS I V 6.0 i V8

  • Has 80 hp more
  • Has 116 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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