2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,792 cc, 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | BLS | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2261 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |