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

272 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
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275hp205kW
272hp203kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,651kg3,640lb
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
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
334Nm/t224lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,129km702mi
Calculated
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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
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
530L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
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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 III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 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
23.0 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
163 km/h
101 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
272 hp
203 kW

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6 has 3 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6: 3 hp (2 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
1,651 kg
3,640 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

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.

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
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

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
272 hp
203 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
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiQuattroporte VI (M156)3.0 V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
275 hp
205 kW
272 hp
203 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
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
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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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,129 km
702 mi
-
CO2 score
163 g/km
-
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleMaserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156) 3.0 V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 142 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Is 144 kg lighter
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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