Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dvsCadillac 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 5 Series Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
272hp203kW
255hp190kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
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
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 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
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dCadillacBLS 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
21.6 s
27.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
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
6.5 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
14.5 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d has 17 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 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d6.6 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

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 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 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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