2011 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS

To start off, 2011 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen Berlingo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Citroen Berlingo 2010 Cadillac BLS
Make Citroen Cadillac
Model Berlingo BLS
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Panel Van Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 185 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1850 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 152 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 19.6 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 58 L