Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD vs Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD 5.8 s Runner-up: 7.0 s
Power winner Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD 272 hp Runner-up: 237 hp
Cargo winner Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD 383 L Runner-up: 340 L
Price winner Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury $39,090 Runner-up: $47,950

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD against the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.8 seconds, compared with 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury. 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD has the higher listed output at 272 hp; 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is rated at 237 hp, a difference of 35 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD at 380 Nm and 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury at 258 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the lower recorded consumption at 9.0 L/100km; 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD is listed at 9.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 383 litres versus 340 litres, a difference of 43 litres. 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD is 19 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the lower listed starting price at $39,090, compared with $47,950 for 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD. 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD2025 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury2024
Performance
0-100 km/h5.8 s7.0 s
Top Speed240 km/h210 km/h
Power272 hp237 hp
Torque380 Nm258 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank56 L60 L
Efficiency9.6 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions219 g/km206 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,943 mm4,924 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm140 mm
Cargo383 L340 L
Curb Weight1,720 kg1,665 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$47,950$39,090

Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD vs Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.8 seconds, versus 7.0 seconds for 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 210 km/h (130 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD has more power at 272 hp, a 35 hp advantage over 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD has more listed cargo space at 383 litres (13.5 cu ft), versus 340 litres (12.0 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD is heavier at 1,720 kg (3,792 lb), while 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury is listed at 1,665 kg (3,671 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,090 USD, compared with $47,950 USD for 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD or the 2024 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury?

2025 Acura TLX A-Spec SH-AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.