Car comparison

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsCadillac CTS III 2.0

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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2006-2010
VS

Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
255hp190kW
272hp203kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,651kg3,640lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,966mm196in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,833mm72in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
388L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
72L
CO2 emissions
245g/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 V6Cadillac CTS III 2.0PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 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
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
23.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 17 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 17 hp (13 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,651 kg
3,640 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 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 V66.9 s
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 0.1 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
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
CadillacCTS III2.0
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 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/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
255 hp
190 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,651 kg
3,640 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
-
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Is 91 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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