Acura RL (2008 – 2012) vs Cadillac DTS (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Acura RL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 300 hp against 295 hp. The Cadillac DTS uses less fuel, from 11.3 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. At 5,273 mm, the Cadillac DTS is 300 mm longer than the Acura RL.
| Specification |
Acura
RL
2008 – 2012
|
Cadillac
DTS
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 279 – 295 hp |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 388 – 390 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 – 7.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 180 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.8 – 12.4 L/100 km | 11.3 – 12.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,973 mm | 5,273 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,453 mm | 1,463 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,936 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,832 – 1,852 kg | 1,818 – 1,840 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.