2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1073 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | BLS | Discovery |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |