Car comparison

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

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

Kia Opirus

3.8 i V6 24V

266 hp3778 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010

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
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    266 hp
    198 kW
  • Best estimated range
    642 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
255hp190kW
266hp198kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,778cc231cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,970mm196in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
425L
-
Max trunk volume-
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
CO2 emissions
245g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 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
158 km/h
98 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V has 11 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 11 hp (8 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
353 Nm
260 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
1,825 kg
4,023 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V7.5 s

Although Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V 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 Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 0.6 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
642 km
399 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
255 hp
190 kW
266 hp
198 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
642 km
399 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 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 V6Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 74 km (46 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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