Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus GS 460
Highlights
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$46,680
|
$55,370
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
275 hp
|
342 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V8
|
Gas V8
|
| Displacement |
4.6L/279
|
4.6L/281
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 6000
|
342 @ 6200
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 4400
|
339 @ 3600
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 23 Hwy
|
17 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
12.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/55SR17
|
P245/40ZR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/55SR17
|
P245/40ZR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Independent
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Multi-link
|
Steering
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14
|
13.9-19.1
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2
|
2.7-3.2
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
42 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
113 ft³
|
109 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
44 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
60 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
57 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
42 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
59 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
57 in
|
51 in
|
| Wheelbase |
116 in
|
112 in
|
| Length, Overall |
208 in
|
191 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
72 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
56 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
19 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,009 lbs
|
3,836 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Lexus GS 460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12.7 x 1.18 in
|
13.1 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x 0.47 in
|
12.2 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Lexus GS 460?
The 2011 Lexus GS 460 is more reliable than the 2011 Cadillac DTS according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2011 GS 460 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2011 DTS.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Lexus GS 460?
The 2011 Lexus GS 460 is more fuel efficient than the 2011 Cadillac DTS with 20 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Cadillac DTS or the 2011 Lexus GS 460?
The 2011 Cadillac DTS is cheaper than the 2011 Lexus GS 460 with a $46,680 starting MSRP versus a $55,370 starting MSRP.
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