2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Cadillac XLR (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335. 2000 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac XLR | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | XLR | 335 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1384 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
