2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS

To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 BMW 525.

Because 2009 BMW 525 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 BMW 525 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 525 2009 Cadillac BLS
Make BMW Cadillac
Model 525 BLS
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 237 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1565 kg 1635 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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