2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS

To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.

Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Audi A4 2009 Cadillac BLS
Make Audi Cadillac
Model A4 BLS
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3189 cc 2792 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 247 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 254 km/hour 245 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1460 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L