Car comparison

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsCadillac STS 3.6 i V6

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 STS

3.6 i V6

258 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011

Comparison overview

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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,560 kg
    3,439 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.4 L/100 km
    15.3 mpg US
    18.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    245 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    569 km
    353 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
255hp190kW
258hp192kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,564cc217cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
425L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
66L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
285g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
156 km/h
97 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 has 3 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 3 hp (2 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
346 Nm
255 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
1,782 kg
3,929 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
229 km/h
142 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V67.4 s

Although Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 has more power, Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 2.0 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
569 km
353 mi
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
541 km
336 mi

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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 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
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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
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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Cadillac BLS 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,782 kg
3,929 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
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
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
285 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 V6Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 19 Nm more
  • Is 222 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 40 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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