2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 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 105 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Z4 | XLR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
