Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8vsCadillac CTS II V 6.2 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 II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2014

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    522 km
    324 mi
  • 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 IIV 6.2 V8
Power
649hp484kW
564hp421kW
Torque
855Nm631lb-ft
747Nm551lb-ft
Curb weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
41.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
9.2s
Calculated
11.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb
Calculated
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
522km324mi
Calculated
463km287mi
Calculated
Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
6,162cc376cu in
Length
5,021mm198in
4,859mm191in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,473mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,880mm113in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,554mm61in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
447L
385L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
68L

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 II V 6.2 V8PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 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 IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.2 s
11.2 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
205 km/h
127 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 IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 has 85 hp more than Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8: 85 hp (63 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 IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 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 IIV 6.2 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 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 IIV 6.2 V8
282 km/h
175 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 IIV 6.2 V84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 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
CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 and Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: 0.9 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
463 km
287 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
4.0 s
282 km/h
175 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 IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
564 hp
421 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
4.0 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
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
Power
649 hp
484 kW
564 hp
421 kW
Torque
855 Nm
631 lb-ft
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 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
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,859 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,473 mm
58.0 in
Range score
522 km
324 mi
463 km
287 mi
Trunk score
447 L
15.8 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
292 hp/t
218 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 CTS III V 6.2 V8Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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