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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsAcura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac BLS

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2010
VS

Acura TL III (UA6/7)

3.2 i V6 24V

261 hp3210 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    261 hp
    195 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
255hp190kW
261hp195kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
316Nm233lb-ft
Curb weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
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Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
537km334mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,808mm189in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,577mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
354L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
65L
CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
20.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V has 6 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
316 Nm
233 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
1,655 kg
3,649 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
245 km/h
152 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V67.5 s
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 s
245 km/h
152 mph
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
261 hp
195 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6AcuraTL III (UA6/7)3.2 i V6 24V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
316 Nm
233 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Length
4,808 mm
189.3 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
537 km
334 mi
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CO2 score
259 g/km
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Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
354 L
12.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 49 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Acura TL III (UA6/7) 3.2 i V6 24V

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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