2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 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 215 more horse power than 2007 BMW X5. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X5.
Because 2007 BMW X5 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 X5 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | X5 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
