2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2006 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Renault Laguna (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac BLS. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | BLS | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
