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Cadillac DTS vs. Lexus GS 460

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Engine comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 23 Hwy
17 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Suspension comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Steering comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Measurements comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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

Safety comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Lexus GS 460
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Lexus GS 460
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 Lexus GS 460
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Cadillac DTS2011 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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