2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 26 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 530 | XLR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4572 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |