2009 Mercedes-Benz GL vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 Mercedes-Benz GL 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 Mercedes-Benz GL (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL | 2009 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | GL | BLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
