Car comparison

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156)

3.0 V6

275 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

276 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,129 km
    702 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275hp205kW
276hp206kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
68.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
828km514mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
5,262mm207in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,948mm77in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
3,171mm125in
2,911mm115in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
447L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V64,000 rpm2,000-2,600 rpm4,250 rpm
CadillacCTS III2.05,500 rpm1,700-5,500 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 1 hp more than Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,640 kg
3,616 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V66.4 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

Although Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has more power, Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 2.5 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
1,129 km
702 mi
CadillacCTS III2.0
828 km
514 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
275 hp
205 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
276 hp
206 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 s
CadillacCTS III2.0
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
6.8 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
MaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
CadillacCTS III2.0
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275 hp
205 kW
276 hp
206 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
5,262 mm
207.2 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
828 km
514 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
204 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
447 L
15.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 83 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 41 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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