Audi RS6 Avant (2008 – 2012) vs Cadillac CTS V-Series (2008 – 2015): specs compared
The Audi RS6 Avant is the more powerful of the two, with up to 580 hp against 550 hp. The Cadillac CTS V-Series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 4.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 307 km/h against 250 km/h. The Audi RS6 Avant uses less fuel, from 14.0 L/100 km against 14.7 L/100 km. The Cadillac CTS V-Series is the lighter car, from 1,928 kg against 2,025 kg. At 4,928 mm, the Audi RS6 Avant is 61 mm longer than the Cadillac CTS V-Series.
| Specification |
Audi
RS6 Avant
2008 – 2012
|
Cadillac
CTS V-Series
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | Avant · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 579 hp | 550 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 745 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 282 – 307 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.0 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 | 1,461 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,880 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,025 kg | 1,928 – 1,942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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