Audi RS6 (2008 – 2010) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2008 – 2015): specs compared
The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 550 hp against 530 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 249 km/h. The Audi RS6 uses less fuel, from 13.9 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the lighter car, from 1,928 kg against 1,985 kg. At 4,928 mm, the Audi RS6 is 61 mm longer than the Cadillac CTS V-Series.
| Specification |
Audi
RS6
2008 – 2010
|
Cadillac
CTS V-Series
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 580 hp | 550 hp |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 745 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 282 – 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.9 L/100 km | 14.7 – 15.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,928 mm | 4,867 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,847 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,985 kg | 1,928 – 1,942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.