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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (158 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 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 705 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.

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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

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 1798 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 218 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1635 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.4 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 58 L


 

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