Car comparison

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6vsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

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

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Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.0 L/100 km
    13.1 mpg US
    15.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
255hp190kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,230kg4,916lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
504km313mi
Calculated
566km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
419L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,273L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
69L
CO2 emissions-
288g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 has 5 hp more than Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,680 kg
3,704 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V68.0 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 and Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
504 km
313 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
566 km
351 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.3 s
242 km/h
150 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
504 km
313 mi
566 km
351 mi
CO2 score
-
288 g/km
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 Wagon 2.8 T V6Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 61 km (38 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 26 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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