Cadillac XTS 0–60 Times
The Cadillac XTS 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Cadillac XTS is the 2018 Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 105.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Cadillac XTS is the 2013 Cadillac XTS Platinum, which took 7.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.70 seconds at 91.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Cadillac XTS tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.06 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.51 seconds at 98.59 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
2018 V-Sport Platinum · stock
Average 0–60
6.06sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.51sec
@ 98.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.20sec
2013 Platinum
Across 8 verified runs, the Cadillac XTS ranges from 5.20 to 7.20 seconds 0–60, with a 6.06-second average.
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Cadillac XTS Performance Overview
Cadillac’s full-size XTS sedan ran from 2013 to 2018, and across 8 verified tests it shows a clear split between its standard naturally aspirated offerings and the quicker twin-turbo V-Sport models. The range began with the LFX 3.6-liter V6 at 304 hp, where a 2013 Platinum reached 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the 2013 Premium lowered the early benchmark to 6.6 seconds. That established the XTS as a large front-drive-based sedan whose straight-line pace depended heavily on trim and engine choice.
The major performance step came in 2014 with the LF3 twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6, rated at up to 410 hp. In V-Sport form, the 2014 Vsport Premium cut the model’s best 0-60 time to 5.2 seconds, a mark later matched by the 2018 V-Sport Platinum, which also recorded the quickest quarter-mile at 13.6 seconds @ 105 mph. Across the full run, average acceleration settled at 6.06 seconds to 60 mph and 14.51 seconds in the quarter-mile. Today, the XTS stands as a gasoline-only 2010s Cadillac sedan whose performance ceiling was defined by the V-Sport, with the 2018 V-Sport Platinum’s 5.2-second sprint remaining the production high point.
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Cadillac XTS 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 3 years
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2018 Cadillac XTS
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.60
sec
Recorded Tests
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#01
2018 Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 105.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 410 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,257 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 15 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 8
#02
2018 Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum
5.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 103.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 103.7 mph
- Engine
- 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 410 hp
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,257 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.4 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 19.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 8
How we verify Cadillac XTS performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac XTS trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac XTS 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Slowest
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Cadillac XTS performance FAQs
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The quickest 2018 Cadillac XTS on record is the V-Sport Platinum, which reaches 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Two verified tests for the 2018 V-Sport Platinum produced the same 5.2-second result, making it the benchmark for the final model year.
The fastest Cadillac XTS on record is the 2018 XTS V-Sport Platinum. It posts a 0-60 time of 5.2 seconds and runs the quarter mile in 13.6 seconds. That makes it the quickest XTS across all 8 verified tests.
The fastest stock Cadillac XTS is also the overall fastest one: the 2018 V-Sport Platinum. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 5.2 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 13.6 seconds at 105 mph. All 8 XTS tests on record are production vehicles.
The Cadillac XTS V-Sport Platinum is the quickest XTS trim on record. Across its verified runs, it delivers a 5.2-second 0-60 time and a 13.6-second quarter mile. The 2018 examples tested use a 410-hp twin-turbo LF3 V6, AWD, and a curb weight of 4,257 pounds.
Across the full 2013-2018 Cadillac XTS run, the average 0-60 time is 6.06 seconds from 8 verified tests. The fastest example is the 2018 V-Sport Platinum at 5.2 seconds, while the slowest is the 2013 Platinum at 7.2 seconds.
For the 2013-2018 Cadillac XTS range, the fastest trim on record is the 2018 V-Sport Platinum. It leads the lineup with a 5.2-second 0-60 time. Across this generation, output ranges from 304 to 410 hp, but the V-Sport Platinum sits at the top of the performance spread.
The V-Sport Platinum is significantly quicker than the regular Platinum. V-Sport Platinum tests average 5.2 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 5.2 seconds. Platinum models average 7.0 seconds, with a best of 6.9 seconds. That gives the V-Sport Platinum a clear performance advantage.
These two trims are very close, but the V-Sport Platinum has the edge in consistency. V-Sport Platinum averages 5.2 seconds to 60 mph, while Vsport Premium averages 5.25 seconds. Their best recorded 0-60 times are identical at 5.2 seconds.
The Cadillac XTS averages 6.06 seconds from 0 to 60 mph across 8 verified tests. That figure includes every XTS run on record. Within that spread, times range from a quickest 5.2 seconds to a slowest 7.2 seconds depending on trim and model year.
The average Cadillac XTS quarter-mile time is 14.51 seconds at 98.6 mph across 8 verified tests. The quickest XTS quarter-mile run belongs to the 2018 V-Sport Platinum, which records 13.6 seconds at 105 mph. That is also the fastest trap speed recorded for the model.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac XTS can do, not a single marketing claim.
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