2006 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper. 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mini Cooper | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Mini | Cadillac |
| Model | Cooper | BLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
