2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac BLS. 2007 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 335 | BLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
