Cadillac CTS III
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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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V 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)
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V 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)
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V 6.2 V8
Comparison overview
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Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.0 s
- Fastest top speed371 km/h231 mph
- Most powerful922 hp687 kW
- Highest torque1,240 Nm914 lb-ft
- Lightest1,880 kg4,145 lb
- Best power-to-weight490 hp/t366 kW/t2.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption13.8 L/100 km17.0 mpg US20.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.8 L/100 km14.0 mpg US16.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption11.2 L/100 km21.0 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range522 km324 mi
- Largest trunk447 L
- Best overall score87/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score70/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp |
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| Power | 922hp687kW+273 hp | 811hp605kW+162 hp | 740hp552kW+91 hp | 649hp484kW |
| Torque | 1,240Nm914lb-ft+385 Nm | 1,094Nm807lb-ft+239 Nm | 992Nm732lb-ft+137 Nm | 855Nm631lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,880kg4,145lb | 1,880kg4,145lb |
| Top speed | 371 km/h 231 mph | 357 km/h 222 mph | 348 km/h 216 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 38.1s99% target: 367 km/h / 228 mph-2.6 s Calculated | 39.5s99% target: 353 km/h / 220 mph-1.2 s Calculated | 40.7s99% target: 345 km/h / 214 mph-0.0 s Calculated | 40.7s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.0s-0.7 s | 3.2s-0.5 s | 3.4s-0.3 s | 3.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 7.0s-2.2 s Calculated | 7.7s-1.5 s Calculated | 8.2s-1.0 s Calculated | 9.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.1s-0.4 s Calculated | 3.3s-0.3 s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK | 13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.0s-1.1 s Calculated | 10.4s-0.7 s Calculated | 10.7s-0.5 s Calculated | 11.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 490hp/t366kW/t222hp/1000 lb Calculated | 432hp/t322kW/t196hp/1000 lb Calculated | 394hp/t293kW/t179hp/1000 lb Calculated | 345hp/t257kW/t157hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 659Nm/t441lb-ft/ton Calculated | 582Nm/t390lb-ft/ton Calculated | 528Nm/t353lb-ft/ton Calculated | 455Nm/t304lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 522km324mi Calculated | 522km324mi Calculated | 522km324mi Calculated | 522km324mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 6,162cc376cu in | 6,162cc376cu in | 6,162cc376cu in | 6,162cc376cu in |
| Length | 5,021mm198in | 5,021mm198in | 5,021mm198in | 5,021mm198in |
| Width | 1,833mm72in | 1,833mm72in | 1,833mm72in | 1,833mm72in |
| Height | 1,454mm57in | 1,454mm57in | 1,454mm57in | 1,454mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,910mm115in | 2,910mm115in | 2,910mm115in | 2,910mm115in |
| Front track | 1,577mm62in | 1,577mm62in | 1,577mm62in | 1,577mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,554mm61in | 1,554mm61in | 1,554mm61in | 1,554mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 447L | 447L | 447L | 447L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 72L | 72L | 72L | 72L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 2) 811 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 1) 740 hp: Power / Torque
- Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 649 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 6,400 rpm | 3,600 rpm | 6,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 2.9 s | 3.1 s | 3.3 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.0 s | 3.2 s | 3.4 s | 3.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 7.0 s | 7.7 s | 8.2 s | 9.2 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 17.4 s | 20.6 s | 23.6 s | - |
| Top speed | 371 km/h 231 mph | 357 km/h 222 mph | 348 km/h 216 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph |
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60 ft 18 m | 1.9 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.7 s | 4.9 s | 5.0 s | 5.2 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 6.8 s | 7.0 s | 7.2 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 8.5 s | 8.9 s | 9.1 s | 9.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.0 s | 10.4 s | 10.7 s | 11.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 251 km/h 156 mph | 241 km/h 150 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | 223 km/h 139 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 922 hp 687 kW |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 811 hp 605 kW |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 740 hp 552 kW |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 649 hp 484 kW |
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp has 273 hp more than Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 649 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 649 hp and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp: 273 hp (203 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 1,240 Nm 914 lb-ft |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 1,094 Nm 807 lb-ft |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 992 Nm 732 lb-ft |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 855 Nm 631 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 371 km/h 231 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 357 km/h 222 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 348 km/h 216 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 322 km/h 200 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 3.0 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 3.2 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 3.4 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 3.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 649 hp: 0.7 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 2) 811 hp and Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 1) 740 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 490 hp/t 366 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 432 hp/t 322 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 394 hp/t 293 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 522 km 324 mi |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 522 km 324 mi |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 522 km 324 mi |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 522 km 324 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 922 hp 687 kW | 3.0 s | 371 km/h 231 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 811 hp 605 kW | 3.2 s | 357 km/h 222 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 740 hp 552 kW | 3.4 s | 348 km/h 216 mph |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 649 hp 484 kW | 3.7 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 3.0 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 3.2 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 3.4 s |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | 490 hp/t 366 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | 432 hp/t 322 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | 394 hp/t 293 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 3)922 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 2)811 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8 (Stage 1)740 hp | CadillacCTS IIIV 6.2 V8649 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 922 hp 687 kW | 811 hp 605 kW | 740 hp 552 kW | 649 hp 484 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,240 Nm 914 lb-ft | 1,094 Nm 807 lb-ft | 992 Nm 732 lb-ft | 855 Nm 631 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.0 s | 3.2 s | 3.4 s | 3.7 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 371 km/h 231 mph | 357 km/h 222 mph | 348 km/h 216 mph | 322 km/h 200 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 522 km 324 mi | 522 km 324 mi | 522 km 324 mi | 522 km 324 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 447 L 15.8 cu ft | 447 L 15.8 cu ft | 447 L 15.8 cu ft | 447 L 15.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 490 hp/t 366 kW/t 2.0 kg/hp | 432 hp/t 322 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 394 hp/t 293 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp | Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 2) 811 hp | Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 1) 740 hp | Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 649 hp |
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| Consumption | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.15 LC100 km | 24.15 LC100 km | 24.15 LC100 km | 24.15 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,623 LC/year | 3,623 LC/year | 3,623 LC/year | 3,623 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Cadillac CTS III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 3) 922 hp
- Has 110 hp more
- Has 145 Nm more
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
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 III V 6.2 V8 (Stage 2) 811 hp
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