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Compare Audi RS 6 C5 vs Cadillac CT5 vs Audi A4 B8 facelift

Variants
2.0
2.0 AWD
3.0
3.0 AWD
CT5-V
CT5-V AWD
CT5-V BLACKWING
1.8 TFSI 120PS
1.8 TFSI 120PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS
1.8 TFSI 170PS CVT
1.8 TFSI 170PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 214PS quattro AT
2.0 TDI 120PS
2.0 TDI 136PS
2.0 TDI 136PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS
2.0 TDI 143PS CVT
2.0 TDI 143PS quattro
2.0 TDI 150PS
2.0 TDI 150PS CVT
2.0 TDI 150PS quattro
2.0 TDI 163PS
2.0 TDI 163PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS
2.0 TDI 177PS CVT
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro
2.0 TDI 177PS quattro DCT
2.0 TDI 190PS
2.0 TDI 190PS CVT
2.0 TDI ultra 136PS
2.0 TDI ultra 163PS
2.0 TDIe 136PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS
2.0 TFSI 211PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 211PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 225PS
2.0 TFSI 225PS CVT
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro
2.0 TFSI 225PS quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS
2.0 TFSI flexible fuel 180PS quattro
3.0 TDI 204PS
3.0 TDI 204PS CVT
3.0 TDI V6 245PS quattro
3.0 TDI 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TDI clean diesel 245PS quattro DCT
3.0 TFSI 272PS quattro DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
424 L / 15.0 cu-ft
337 L / 11.9 cu-ft
480 L / 17.0 cu-ft ~ 962 L / 34.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.4 L / 7.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
66.0 L / 17.4 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Independent on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1387 mm / 54.6 in
1427 mm / 56.2 in
Size | Length
4858 mm / 191.3 in
4701 mm / 185.1 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1826 mm / 71.9 in | 2040 mm / 80.3 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1551.0 mm / 61.1 in
Weight
1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2808 mm / 110.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
350 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.34
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 21.8 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
BCY
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5500 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
10-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2004
Debut
2019 New York Auto Show
Made In
US: Michigan, China: Shanghai

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
90%
58%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup
  • Powerful 4.2TT ahead of its time
  • Exceptional CT5-V Blackwing with small block V8
  • Superb styling
  • Good build quality
  • Interesting supercharged V6 engine option
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • New DCT transmissions
Cons
  • Not the best styling as a sporty sedans
  • Unreliable automatic transmission
  • No manual option
  • Rather nose-heavy
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Unreliable CVT
  • Carbon build-up for FSI / TFSI engines
  • Worse styling than pre-facelift

Price

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