2023 Cadillac CT5 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- V-Series Blackwing RWD, 668 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 12% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 4% of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-Series Blackwing RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 668 hp | 659 lb-ft | 4,123 lb | 324 | 6.2 | 3.6 sTested | 6-speed manual | RWD | $91,995 |
| CT5-V 4dr Sdn RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | 3,974 lb | 181 | 11.0 | 5.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $50,995 |
| V-Series RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | 3,974 lb | 181 | 11.0 | 5.2 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $50,995 |
| 4dr Sdn Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,659 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $38,195 |
| Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,659 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $38,195 |
| 4dr Sdn Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,663 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $42,695 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,663 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $42,695 |
| 4dr Sdn Sport RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $43,895 |
| Sport RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $43,895 |
| Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $40,195 |
| Premium Luxury AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $44,695 |
| Sport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 237 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $45,895 |
| V-Series AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 360 hp | 405 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | AWD | $52,995 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 9 | 237 hp | 4dr Sdn Luxury RWD | $38,195 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 360 hp | CT5-V 4dr Sdn RWD | $50,995 | +$12,800 | $1,829 | +$406 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 1 | 668 hp | V-Series Blackwing RWD | $91,995 | +$41,000 | $2,560 | +$1,138 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 12 | Luxury RWD | $38,195 | 5.2 s |
| 6-speed manual | 1 | V-Series Blackwing RWD | $91,995 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Luxury RWD: 237 hp, 27 mpg, $38,195. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | B5 Core Dark Theme FWD | 247 hp | 30 mpg | $41,300 | 6.7 s |
| Volkswagen Arteon | SE R-Line FWD | 300 hp | 28 mpg | $43,010 | 5.7 s |
| BMW 3 Series | 330i RWD | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $43,800 | 5.6 s |
CT5 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Cadillac CT5: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Cadillac CT5.
| Measure | 2023 Cadillac CT5 | 2023 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | V-Series Blackwing RWD | SV FWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 668 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,123 lb | 3,608 lb |
| hp per ton | 324 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 6.2 | 12.0 |
| MSRP | $91,995 | $38,340 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree