Car comparison

Cadillac CTS III 2.0vsCadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac CTS III

2.0

272 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2019
VS

Cadillac BLS

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2006-2010

Comparison overview

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

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Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
272hp203kW
255hp190kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
365Nm269lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight-
2,100kg4,630lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
71.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
70.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
735km457mi
Calculated
537km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,966mm196in
4,680mm184in
Width
1,833mm72in
1,752mm69in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,910mm115in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,560mm61in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
388L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
72L
58L
CO2 emissions-
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac CTS III 2.0Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Cadillac CTS III 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacCTS III2.05,600 rpm3,000-4,500 rpm6,400 rpm
CadillacBLS2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
25.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 has 17 hp more than Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6 and Cadillac CTS III 2.0: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
365 Nm
269 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
1,585 kg
3,494 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
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
CadillacCTS III2.06.8 s
CadillacBLS2.8 T V67.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cadillac CTS III 2.0 and Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6: 1.0 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacCTS III2.0
735 km
457 mi
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
537 km
334 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacCTS III2.0
272 hp
203 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.5 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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

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
CadillacCTS III2.0
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Cadillac CTS III 2.0 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
CadillacCTS III2.0
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacCTS III2.0CadillacBLS2.8 T V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
388 L
13.7 cu ft
Length
4,966 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
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
Range score
735 km
457 mi
537 km
334 mi
CO2 score
-
259 g/km
Trunk score
388 L
13.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 CTS III 2.0Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac CTS III 2.0

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cadillac BLS 2.8 T V6

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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