2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Cadillac |
| Model | Sprinter | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2792 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
