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Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsOpel Vectra C · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

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

Opel Vectra C · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2006-2008

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
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    365 Nm
    269 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255hp190kW
250hp186kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.4s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
592km368mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,611mm182in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,525mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
425L
-
Max trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
61L
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 V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
165 km/h
103 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 has 5 hp more than Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 5 hp (4 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,495 kg
3,296 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 km/h
158 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo6.9 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
592 km
368 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
255 km/h
158 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
6.9 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
OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6OpelVectra CFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,611 mm
181.5 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
592 km
368 mi
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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 V6Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Vectra C Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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