Car comparison

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

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

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    486 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
255hp190kW
265hp198kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
20.6s
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
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
569km353mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,680mm184in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,752mm69in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,555mm61in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
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Trunk volume
425L
486L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
70L
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 V6Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTPowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
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
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT has 10 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: 10 hp (7 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS2.8 T V6SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
255 hp
190 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 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
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
569 km
353 mi
-
CO2 score
245 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
168 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 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 15 Nm more
  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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