Overview
The 2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan is a midsize luxury sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $35,345. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, BMW 5 Series Sedan, and the Audi A6 Sedan. Between 4 trims, the CTS Sedan offers 4 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L V6 capable of making 270 horsepower and 223 lb-ft of torque offered with a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic. If more power is required, there is also a 306 horsepower-making 3.6L V6 engine. Both engines are offered with a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The CTS Sedan reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.6 seconds with the base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.7 seconds with the stronger engine. Depending on the powertrain, the CTS Sedan can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 22 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the CTS Sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.
