2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 335 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | BLS | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2547 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
