2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac SRX and 2006 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac SRX (256 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX will offer significantly more control. 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 SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 2006 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | SRX | 316 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
