2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 451 kg more than 2006 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 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | XLR | B7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
