Compare 2015 Audi A6 vs 2015 BMW 5-Series vs 2015 Cadillac CTS

2015 Audi A6
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2015 BMW 5-Series
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2015 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 $41,664 $44,800
A6 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 25 33 $41,664 $44,800
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium 20 29 $43,618 $46,900
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 29 $43,618 $46,900
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Premium Plus 24 38 $54,592 $58,700
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0L TDI Prestige 24 38 $54,592 $58,700
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Premium Plus 18 27 $52,360 $56,300
A6 4-Door Sedan quattro 3.0T Prestige 18 27 $52,360 $56,300
S6 4-Door Sedan 17 27 $70,217 $75,500
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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 $46,455 $49,950
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 528i xDrive AWD 22 33 $48,570 $52,250
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d RWD 26 38 $53,030 $57,100
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535d xDrive AWD 26 37 $55,150 $59,400
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 535i xDrive AWD 20 29 $53,770 $57,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i RWD 17 25 $60,210 $64,900
5 Series 4-Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD 16 25 $62,325 $67,200
5 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 5 RWD 23 30 $57,450 $61,900
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i Gran Turismo RWD 19 28 $56,345 $60,700
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 535i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 18 26 $58,460 $63,000
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i Gran Turismo RWD 16 25 $64,070 $69,100
5 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 550i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 16 24 $66,190 $71,400
M5 4-Door Sedan 14 20 $86,610 $93,600
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4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo AWD 19 28 $44,741 $47,345
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD 19 28 $50,073 $53,270
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Luxury RWD 20 30 $48,193 $51,270
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance AWD 19 28 $53,921 $57,670
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Performance RWD 20 30 $52,051 $55,670
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium AWD 19 28 $58,035 $62,070
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo Premium RWD 20 30 $56,165 $60,070
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD 20 30 $42,851 $45,345
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD 18 26 $51,671 $54,970
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD 18 29 $49,791 $52,970
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance AWD 18 26 $55,510 $59,370
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance RWD 18 29 $53,640 $57,370
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium AWD 18 26 $59,624 $63,770
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium RWD 18 29 $57,754 $61,770
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport Premium RWD 16 24 $64,832 $69,340
CTS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Twin Turbo Vsport RWD 16 24 $55,482 $59,340
CTS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe 14 19 $65,356 $69,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$41,664
$46,455
$44,741
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$44,800
$49,950
$47,345
Monthly Payment Estimate
$747 / month
$833 / month
$789 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.2
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Audi A6 may look a little sedate, but it's a brilliant performer–thanks to its diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or turbocharged S6 versions. Whether it's more of a classic sport sedan or a technology-packed tourer you seek, the 2015 BMW 5-Series fills both roles admirably. The 2015 Cadillac CTS sedan is a stunner–especially in V-Sport guise–and it looks great, too.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 23 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
33 mpg 34 mpg 28 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size Cars Mid-Size
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.4 45.70
Second Head Room (in)
37.8 38.3 37.50
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 56.2 54.80
Front Head Room (in)
37.2 40.5 40.40
Passenger Volume (ft³)
97.2 - 97.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 58.3 56.90
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 35.3 35.40
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 53.80
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 53.30
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
114.7 116.9 114.60
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.8 73.2 72.20
Track Width, Front (in)
64.1 63 61.40
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6 - - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
193.9 193.4 195.50
Height, Overall (in)
57.8 57.6 57.20
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.7 64.1 61.70
Liftover Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.1 14 13.7
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 13 12.4 x - TBD -
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
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.6 13.3 12.6 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
19.8 18.5 19.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
39 39.2 39.0
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - 116.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - 2.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR18 P225/55VR17 P245/45R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA RHN
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR18 P225/55VR17 P245/45R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA RHN
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3726 3814 3776
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 17 X 8 17 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8 17 X 8 17 x 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180 210 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection SIDI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 260 @ 1450 295 @ 3000-4500
Engine Order Code
NA NA LTG
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 240 @ 5000 272 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 23 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 27 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33 34 28
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.63 3.29 3.20
Trans Order Code
NA 205 MYA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.61 0.67 -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.83 - 0.60 4.71 4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.09 3.23 3.27
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
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
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 3.14 2.37
Clutch Size (in)
- - NA
Summary
Body Style
FrontTrak Sedan Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
Audi A6 BMW 5 Series Cadillac CTS Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Independent Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link NA
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Double Wishbone MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 6.5 (Est) 8.0
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 5
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - 100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - 1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - 9.0
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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