2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 227 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325.
Because 2007 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 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.
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2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 325 | XLR |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 561 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |