2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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 Citroen C6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | BLS | C6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
