2010 Cadillac DTS vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2010 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac DTS | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | DTS | A8 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
