2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 671 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.

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 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2009 Cadillac BLS
Make Audi Cadillac
Model A6 BLS
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 221 HP 176 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1566 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1460 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 58 L


 

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