Car comparison

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6vsVolvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

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

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Cadillac BLS Wagon

2.8 T V6

255 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2009
VS

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    419 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,478 kg
    3,258 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    604 km
    375 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
255hp190kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,478kg3,258lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
217Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
542km337mi
Calculated
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
2,521cc154cu in
Length
4,716mm186in
4,522mm178in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,543mm61in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,675mm105in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,531mm60in
Ground clearance
127mm5in
-
Trunk volume
419L
417L
Max trunk volume
1,273L
1,307L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
58L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V65,500 rpm1,800-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has 25 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,478 kg
3,258 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V67.4 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.2 s

Although Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6 has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6: 1.1 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
542 km
337 mi
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
604 km
375 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
255 hp
190 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Cadillac BLS Wagon 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
7.2 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
CadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacBLS Wagon2.8 T V6VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
255 hp
190 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,478 kg
3,258 lb
Fuel consumption
10.7 L/100 km
22.0 mpg US
26.4 mpg UK
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
542 km
337 mi
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
419 L
14.8 cu ft
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 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
VehicleCadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5
Consumption10.7 L/100 km22 mpg US26.4 mpg UK9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.72 LC100 km16.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.13 LC100 mi27.04 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,605 L424 US gal353 UK gal1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,809 LC/year2,520 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac BLS Wagon 2.8 T V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 2 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 127 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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