Car comparison

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8vsRolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V

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

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Cadillac CTS II

V 6.2 V8

564 hp6162 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2008-2014
VS

Rolls-Royce Ghost I

6.6 V12 48V

570 hp6600 ccGasolineAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    282 km/h
    175 mph
  • Lightest
    1,930 kg
    4,255 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    292 hp/t
    218 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
564hp421kW
570hp425kW
Torque
747Nm551lb-ft
780Nm575lb-ft
Curb weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.4s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
53.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
11.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
292hp/t218kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
242hp/t180kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
387Nm/t259lb-ft/ton
Calculated
331Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
463km287mi
Calculated
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Displacement
6,162cc376cu in
6,600cc403cu in
Length
4,859mm191in
5,399mm213in
Width
1,842mm73in
1,948mm77in
Height
1,473mm58in
1,550mm61in
Wheelbase
2,880mm113in
3,295mm130in
Front track
1,575mm62in
-
Rear track
1,577mm62in
-
Trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V86,100 rpm3,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V5,250-6,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.2 s
15.3 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 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
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
205 km/h
127 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW

Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has 6 hp more than Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
780 Nm
575 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
2,360 kg
5,203 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 IIV 6.2 V8
282 km/h
175 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
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 IIV 6.2 V84.0 s
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V4.9 s

Although Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V has more power, Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8 and Rolls-Royce Ghost I 6.6 V12 48V: 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 IIV 6.2 V8
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8
564 hp
421 kW
4.0 s
282 km/h
175 mph
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
570 hp
425 kW
4.9 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 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
Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
570 hp
425 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS IIV 6.2 V8Rolls-RoyceGhost I6.6 V12 48V
Power
564 hp
421 kW
570 hp
425 kW
Torque
747 Nm
551 lb-ft
780 Nm
575 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,930 kg
4,255 lb
2,360 kg
5,203 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,399 mm
212.6 in
Height
1,550 mm
61.0 in
Range score
463 km
287 mi
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
292 hp/t
218 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
242 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 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 CTS II V 6.2 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS II V 6.2 V8

  • Is 430 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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