2006 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 323 | XLR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4376 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 561 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |