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Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6vsMaserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

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

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Cadillac CTS III

3.6 V6

340 hp3649 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2014-2019
VS

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

3.0 V6

350 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    899 km
    559 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III3.6 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
340hp254kW
350hp261kW
Torque
386Nm285lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
77.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
19.9s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
766km476mi
Calculated
899km559mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,649cc223cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,971mm196in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,945mm77in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,998mm118in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,635mm64in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,653mm65in
Trunk volume
388L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
80L
CO2 emissions-
207g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66,800 rpm5,300 rpm7,050 rpm
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III3.6 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.9 s
16.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 has 10 hp more than Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
1,810 kg
3,990 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 III3.6 V6
280 km/h
174 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
267 km/h
166 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V66.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 1.2 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 III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6 and Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6: 0.5 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
766 km
476 mi
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
899 km
559 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
340 hp
254 kW
6.7 s
280 km/h
174 mph
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
350 hp
261 kW
5.5 s
267 km/h
166 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 III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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 III3.6 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 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
CadillacCTS III3.6 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.7 s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
5.5 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 III3.6 V6
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III3.6 V6MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 20173.0 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
386 Nm
285 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,810 kg
3,990 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
766 km
476 mi
899 km
559 mi
CO2 score
-
207 g/km
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 III 3.6 V6Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 3.6 V6

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

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

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 3.0 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 112 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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