2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | XLR | 535 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
