Compare 2014 Audi A6 vs 2014 BMW 5-Series vs 2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Audi A6
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2014 BMW 5-Series
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2014 Cadillac CTS
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4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 25 33 $40,084 $43,100
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 25 33 $40,084 $43,100
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium 20 29 $42,036 $45,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 29 $42,036 $45,200
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Premium Plus 24 38 $53,477 $57,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Prestige 24 38 $53,477 $57,500
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus 18 27 $51,244 $55,100
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige 18 27 $51,244 $55,100
S6 4-Door Sedan Prestige 17 27 $68,262 $73,400
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4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD 23 34 $45,540 $49,500
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD 22 33 $47,655 $51,800
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD 26 38 $52,070 $56,600
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD 26 37 $54,190 $58,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i RWD 20 30 $50,690 $55,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD 20 29 $52,810 $57,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 17 25 $58,790 $63,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD 16 24 $60,905 $66,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD 23 30 $56,490 $61,400
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD 19 28 $55,385 $60,200
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 18 26 $57,500 $62,500
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD 16 25 $62,650 $68,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 16 24 $64,770 $70,400
M5 4-Door Sedan 14 20 $85,470 $92,900
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2-Door Coupe AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe AWD 18 26 $39,212 $41,495
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Performance AWD 18 26 $42,818 $45,795
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Performance RWD 18 27 $40,948 $43,795
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Premium AWD 18 26 $46,745 $49,995
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe Premium RWD 18 27 $44,875 $47,995
CTS Coupe 2-Door Coupe RWD 18 27 $37,322 $39,495
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD 19 28 $44,509 $47,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD 19 28 $49,820 $53,000
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD 20 30 $47,940 $51,000
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance AWD 19 28 $55,539 $59,400
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance RWD 20 30 $53,669 $57,400
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium AWD 19 28 $59,653 $63,800
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium RWD 20 30 $57,783 $61,800
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD 20 30 $42,619 $45,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD 18 26 $52,358 $55,700
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD 18 29 $50,478 $53,700
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance AWD 18 26 $58,063 $62,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance RWD 18 29 $56,193 $60,100
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium AWD 18 26 $62,177 $66,500
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium RWD 18 29 $60,307 $64,500
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport Premium RWD 16 24 $64,580 $69,070
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport RWD 16 24 $55,230 $59,070
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.0L Luxury AWD 18 26 $41,449 $44,095
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.0L Luxury RWD 18 26 $39,663 $42,195
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Performance AWD 18 26 $43,098 $46,095
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Performance RWD 18 26 $41,322 $44,195
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Premium AWD 18 26 $48,334 $51,695
CTS Wagon 5-Door Wgn 3.6L Premium RWD 18 26 $46,558 $49,795
CTS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe 14 19 $59,466 $63,600
CTS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan 14 19 $59,466 $63,600
CTS-V Wagon 5-Door Wgn 14 19 $59,466 $63,600
Pricing
Invoice Price
$40,084
$45,540
$39,212
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$43,100
$49,500
$41,495
Monthly Payment Estimate
$718 / month
$825 / month
$692 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.2
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
Brilliance takes many forms in the Audi A6: the diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or the turbocharged S6 all stand out in ways the sedate body doesn't quite match. The 2014 BMW 5-Series is simultaneously a classic sport sedan and a technology-packed grand tourer. The 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan scales up the ATS' handsome profile and spot-on handling, and tops it off with a winning Vsport edition.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 23 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
33 mpg 34 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 40.5 36.90
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.2 - 99.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 58.3 56.00
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 35.3 35.00
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.4 42.40
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 38.3 34.60
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 56.2 50.90
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 47.70
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 54.50
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6 - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
193.9 193.4 188.50
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 57.6 56.00
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.7 64.1 63.00
Wheelbase (in)
114.7 116.9 113.40
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 73.2 74.10
Track Width, Front (in)
64.1 63 62.00
Liftover Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.1 14 10.5
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 13.3 12.40 x 1.20
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13 12.40 x 0.90
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8 18.5 18.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39 39.2 36.40
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - 19.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - 3.26
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR17 P225/55VR17 P235/50R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA QYO
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR17 P225/55VR17 P265/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA QYO
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3726 3814 4012
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 8 18 x 9.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 8 18 x 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 210 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 260 @ 1250 275 @ 4900
Engine Order Code
NA NA LFX
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 3.6L/217
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 240 @ 5000 318 @ 6800
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Gas V6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 27 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 34 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 23 18
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.83 - 0.60 4.71 4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.09 3.23 3.23
Trans Type
8 8 6
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.48 0.84 -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.63 3.29 3.06
Trans Order Code
NA 205 MX7
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.61 0.67 -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 3.14 2.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.67 1.16
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00 0.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.11 1.55
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.29 0.85
Clutch Size (in)
- - NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A6 BMW 5 Series Cadillac CTS Coupe
Body Style
FrontTrak Sedan Sedan 2 Door Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link NA
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - 1.30
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - 0.94
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 (Est) 6.7 (Est) 8.7
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 5
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - - TBD -
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - 10.9
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating
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