2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac BLS would be higher. Both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2008 Ford Mondeo are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 Cadillac BLS (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1369 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |