Car comparison

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsSaturn Aura XR 3.6 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

Saturn Aura XR

3.6 V6

252 hp3564 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009

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
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • 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 highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
255hp190kW
252hp188kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
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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
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.9s
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
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
3,564cc217cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,851mm191in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,852mm112in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,533mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
445L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
62L
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 V6Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Saturn Aura XR 3.6 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
20.4 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
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
169 km/h
105 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 has 3 hp more than Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
1,655 kg
3,649 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 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
CadillacBLS2.8 T V66.9 s
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66.2 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 0.7 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 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
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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
-
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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