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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurbovsCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

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

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Opel Vectra C Caravan · Facelift 2005

OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2006
VS

Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    355 Nm
    262 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    165 hp/t
    123 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    571 km
    355 mi
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255hp190kW
255hp190kW
Torque
355Nm262lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,190kg4,828lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
85.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
571km355mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,870mm192in
4,716mm186in
Width
1,798mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,487mm59in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,675mm105in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
127mm5in
Trunk volume
530L
419L
Max trunk volume
1,850L
1,273L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6PowerTorque
  • Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
27.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 hp
190 kW
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
254 km/h
158 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo6.9 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V68.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 1.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo and Cadillac BLS Wagon 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
571 km
355 mi
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
255 hp
190 kW
6.9 s
254 km/h
158 mph
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
8.0 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.0 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
OpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleOpelVectra C CaravanFacelift 2005OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,870 mm
191.7 in
Height
1,487 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,716 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
571 km
355 mi
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
419 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VehicleOpel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V TurboCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Opel Vectra C Caravan Facelift 2005 OPC 2.8i V6 24V Turbo

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 111 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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