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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
258hp192kW
255hp190kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
27.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi has 3 hp more than Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6.6 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 1.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
8.0 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
-
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 41 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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