2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac SRX and 2007 Alpina D3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac SRX. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 621 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Because 2007 Cadillac SRX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alpina D3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX 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 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac SRX. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac SRX | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | SRX | D3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2071 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
