2003 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2003 BMW 320 is newer by 3 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 151 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 149 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2000 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 320 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
