The 2018 Audi S6 stands with an impressive hand: quality interior, great performance, functional shape. It's possible to find better examples from other cars, but they all cost significantly more.
Pros Underrated V-8 Well-appointed interior Sharp 7-speed dual-clutch automatic Nimble attitude
Cons Overshadowed by S7 Steering is too light, too quick? Exterior is too conservative More than two tons, and feels it too
The 2018 Audi S6 is a car that pampers as well as it performs. On the inside, this midsize luxury sport sedan boasts a richly trimmed cabin fitted with front seats that can keep you perfectly comfortable for hours at a time. Or hit the gas and the S6's 450-horsepower turbocharged V8 will rocket this Audi to 60 mph in just 4 seconds flat.
PROS Turbocharged V8 provides plenty of smooth, easily accessible power Roomy interior is finished in top-shelf materials
CONS Doesn't handle as well as some rival sport sedans
Pros Strong acceleration Well-appointed interior Generous list of standard features
Cons Sluggish steering Not very engaging to drive Trunk space is on the small side
The 2018 Cadillac CTS ranked #6 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Punchy twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8 engines Athletic handling State-of-the-art tech features
Cons Cramped back seats Unrefined four-cylinder base engine Low gas mileage estimates Below-average predicted reliability
The midsize luxury sedan segment is packed with great choices. To succeed, the 2018 Cadillac CTS can't just copy the more popular German or Japanese models. Instead, Cadillac has focused on giving buyers unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
PROS All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
CONS Rear seat room is smaller than for some competitors Touch panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2018 Cadillac CTS puts German rivals on handling notice.
Pros Stunning sharp lines, sleek cockpit A no-excuses rival for German handling Hugely satisfying VSport model Great 8-speed automatic
Cons Well, there’s no wagon... CUE interface ready for Version 2.0 V-6 doesn’t outrun turbo-4 by a lot
