2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2011 BMW 750 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | XLR | 750 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |